Ryhope Junior School, Sunderland
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Ryhope Junior School excels at creating a caring, inclusive environment where all pupils - especially those with SEND or disadvantages - thrive. Pupils are articulate and engaged learners who take pride in their responsibilities, demonstrate excellent behaviour and empathy, and make secure progress from their starting points. Staff are exceptionally well-trained and dedicated to removing barriers to learning and wellbeing.
Key Strengths
- Excellent pupil behaviour and highly positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Swift identification of pupil needs and effective removal of barriers to learning
- Significant improvements in attendance, particularly for pupils with SEND
- Well-trained staff team with high morale and strong leadership support
- Comprehensive personal development programme building pupils' understanding of British values and healthy relationships
Areas for Improvement
- Gap between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged pupils' attainment is not closing quickly enough
- Assessment of some disadvantaged pupils' learning is not sufficiently accurate, leading to repeated errors
- Need to identify and address misconceptions more swiftly for certain pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders and governors have established an open culture of safeguarding in which concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Subject ambassadors, pupil leadership team, Careers Crew, Inclusion Ambassadors, Ryhope Rangers environmental projects
Ryhope Junior School is a strong school where pupils behave excellently, feel safe and valued, and achieve well from their starting points. Leaders and staff are dedicated to supporting all pupils, particularly those with additional needs or disadvantages.
At a Glance
54.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 86% to 78%. Maths has improved from 72% to 82%. Writing has remained stable at around 71%.
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
24.7
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
66%
Available places
158 pupils
240 capacity
82 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sunderland
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sunderland
Admissions Demand - Sunderland
Places available
3,460
Applications
2,785
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Sunderland (2025/26)
Inspection History(107)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.35801%
Overall absence
14.94253%
Persistent absence
174
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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