How many pupils does Ryarsh Primary School have?

Ryarsh Primary School has 209 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ryarsh Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ryarsh Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024).

How does Ryarsh Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

73% of pupils at Ryarsh Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Ryarsh Primary School?

Ryarsh Primary School is located at Birling Road, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5LS.

Ryarsh Primary School

Birling Road, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5LS

Good

Inspected 12 March 2024

Good

Ofsted

73%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

209

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Ryarsh Primary School

Ryarsh Primary School is a community school in West Malling, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 209 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 209 / 210 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 12 March 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

8.6%

Free school meals

2.4%

EAL

2.9%

SEN support

6.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

73%

Expected standard (RWM)

33%

Higher standard (RWM)

109

Avg reading score

109

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.8%

Overall absence

6.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

10.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

20.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -3.3 vs 2023/24

14.77

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

£46,115

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,735 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.8

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,031

Spend per pupil

£6,801

Income per pupil

41%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Birling Road, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5LS
Phone: 01732870600
Headteacher: Daniel Childs
Website: www.ryarsh.kent.sch.uk/

Teaching Jobs

📋

No open jobs

Ryarsh Primary School has no open roles listed at the moment. Check back soon or browse other schools.

Recruitment agencies in West Malling

Coming soon

Teaching agencies that actively recruit in West Malling will be listed here.

Run an agency? Get your agency listed

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ryarsh Primary School?: Ryarsh Primary School is a community school in West Malling, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Ryarsh Primary School have?: Ryarsh Primary School has 209 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Ryarsh Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Ryarsh Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024).
How does Ryarsh Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 73% of pupils at Ryarsh Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Ryarsh Primary School?: Ryarsh Primary School is located at Birling Road, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5LS.

Loading map…

Unique Reference Number118310