Ryders Hayes School, Walsall

In its own words: "Welcome to Ryders Hayes School, a vibrant and inclusive primary academy where every child is supported to thrive, succeed and grow with confidence. We are proud to serve families in Pelsall and the wider Walsall community, providing high-quality education to children aged 2 to 11 through our Nursery, Early Years and primary phases."

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Ryders Hayes School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Walsall and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 64% in reading and 74% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 58 families put Ryders Hayes School as their first choice and 108 named it as one of their preferences, for 58 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ryders Hayes School are Pelsall Village School (0.5 miles, Good, 60% reading, 49% maths); St Michael's Church of England C Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 78% maths); Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 59% reading, 59% maths); and Little Bloxwich CofE VC Primary School (1.1 miles).

Ryders Hayes School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Ryders Hayes School is one of 2 schools run by Primary Learning Trust, an academy trust.

2.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Mixed (8%).

Ryders Hayes School had 30 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Bloxwich Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ryders Hayes (on), 80 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Ryders Hayes School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 53 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Walsall (297).

In 2024/25, Ryders Hayes School issued 24 suspensions, 5.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Ryders Hayes School are Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy (1 mile) and Shire Oak Academy (1.9 miles).