Ryarsh Primary School

Ryarsh Primary School is a mixed primary school based in Ryarsh, near West Malling for children aged 4 to 11. It has roughly 210 pupils on roll. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. Mr Daniel Childs leads the school.

Inspection at a glance

At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 12 March 2024, Ryarsh Primary School was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

The latest published key stage 2 figures show 73% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 3.8%, which is attendance of about 96.2% (2024/25). Around 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.

Getting a place at Ryarsh Primary School

You apply for a place at Ryarsh Primary School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.

SEND at a glance

Ryarsh Primary School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Ryarsh Primary School contact details and location

You will find Ryarsh Primary School at Birling Road, Ryarsh, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5LS. The school office can be reached on 01732 870600. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.