Ryvers School, Slough
Ryvers School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Slough. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 15th-highest of the 28 schools in Slough with published results, and 5,291st of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 103% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Slough (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ryvers School in detail
Ryvers School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our school is often described as diverse, open and welcoming. Visitors frequently comment upon the warmth of the environment and the professionalism of our staff as well as the excellent manners and behaviour that our children display. Our parents are very pleased with our commitment to work in partnership with them."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Ryvers School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 81% in Slough and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 73% in reading and 72% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Ryvers School
For September 2026 entry, 49 families put Ryvers School as their first choice and 90 named it as one of their preferences, for 52 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ryvers School are The Langley Academy Primary (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 76% reading, 71% maths); Castleview Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 80% maths); Marish Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 88% reading, 86% maths); and Langley Hall Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 76% maths).
Ryvers School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
The Langley Academy PrimaryCastleview Primary SchoolMarish Primary SchoolLangley Hall Primary Academy
What parents say
64 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Ryvers School (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 86% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (86%).
Who goes there
15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 64.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (64%), White British (9%) and Black (8%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Langley (Berks) Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ryvers School (opposite), 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Ryvers School issued 4 suspensions, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ryvers School are The Langley Academy (0.4 miles), Langley Grammar School (0.5 miles), St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School (0.6 miles) and Ditton Park Academy (0.6 miles).
The Langley AcademyLangley Grammar SchoolSt Bernard's Catholic Grammar SchoolDitton Park Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Ryvers School excels at creating a caring, inclusive community where every child feels valued and celebrated. The school provides excellent support for all learners, including those with additional needs and those new to English, ensuring they succeed. Teachers deliver engaging lessons that help pupils develop strong knowledge, good behaviour and confidence ready for their next steps.
Key Strengths
- Warm, welcoming environment where staff know pupils well and celebrate individuality
- Broad, engaging curriculum with strong teaching that uses effective modelling and questioning
- Excellent support for pupils with additional needs and those learning English as an additional language
- High standards of behaviour with pupils understanding expectations and demonstrating school values
- Strong focus on pupils' mental health and wellbeing with well-developed pastoral support
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, teachers' checks on what pupils know and remember are not developed enough, which means pupils do not recall knowledge as securely as they could
- School oversight of certain initiatives is not precise enough - leaders don't always know which actions are making the greatest difference to pupils' learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that prioritises pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Recorder lessons in Year 4, choir, dodgeball, drama, mental health champion roles, school council, leadership opportunities
Ryvers School is a primary academy where pupils love attending and feel happy, safe and well cared for in an inclusive environment. The school has high ambitions for all pupils and creates a strong sense of community through its 'Ryvers family' ethos.
At a Glance
15.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
64 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 73% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 72% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 59% to 65% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
26.9
Infant (KS1)
29.4
KS2
16
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Ryvers School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Ryvers School.
- WrapAroundCare4u @ Ryvers SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Kids Choice Langley Academy580m away · Not yet graded
- Teachitright Slough Centre890m away · Not yet graded
- GCSE Coach1000m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Ryvers School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Ryvers School is in Slough; for families living there:
- Slough's school travel policy: Home to School (5-16) Travel Assistance Policy 2026-27 PDF 350kB download PDF 350kB Download
- How to apply: Apply for Home to school travel assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 27
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 22 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Slough is 27.5 (the median across 60 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
648 pupils
630 places
18 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Slough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Slough
Across Slough council
Places available
2,302
Applications
1,918
Got 1st preference
91.3%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across Slough council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
124
SEN Support
26
EHC Plans
22.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
668
Total Pupils
368
Boys
300
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
36
Teachers
18.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,462
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,341
Per pupil
£3672k
Total funding
£138k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.3%
Overall absence
20.4%
Persistent absence
598
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Ryvers School
What are SATs results like at Ryvers School?
Of the pupils at Ryvers School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Ryvers School's Ofsted rating?
Ryvers School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Ryvers School?
No fixed boundary. When Ryvers School is oversubscribed, Slough allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Ryvers School?
Ryvers School was full in 2025, at 103% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Ryvers School?
Classes at Ryvers School average 27.9 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Ryvers School?
Ryvers School has around 668 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ryvers School?
6.3% of sessions were missed at Ryvers School in 2024/25. 20.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ryvers School?
Apply through Slough's coordinated admissions process, naming Ryvers School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Ryvers School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: WrapAroundCare4u @ Ryvers School (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Ryvers School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 22 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Slough is 27.5 (the median across 60 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ryvers School?
Ryvers School is at Trelawney Avenue, Langley, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7TS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)