Ryhope Junior School
URN: 108787 • Sunderland SR2 0RT
Overview
- Name
- Ryhope Junior School
- URN
- 108787
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Fiona Lynn (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01919172969
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shaftesbury Avenue, Sunderland SR2 0RT
Summary
Ryhope Junior School is a community primary school located in Sunderland, with a current enrolment of 167 pupils against a capacity of 240. The school promotes a mixed-gender learning environment and is committed to supporting a diverse student body, with over 52% of pupils eligible for free school meals. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, "Learn to Live," which emphasizes the importance of responsibility, respect, reading, and resilience.
The school aims to provide a nurturing and inclusive educational experience, preparing students for their next stages of learning. A highly skilled staff team, including dedicated teachers and support personnel, work collaboratively with families to ensure each child's needs are met. The school also prioritizes mental health and well-being, offering additional support through a Mental Health Lead and Early Help Worker.
Ryhope Junior School fosters strong community ties and encourages parental involvement. The school maintains open communication with families, welcoming them each morning and providing regular updates through newsletters and reports, ensuring that parents are engaged in their children's educational journey.
The school aims to provide a nurturing and inclusive educational experience, preparing students for their next stages of learning. A highly skilled staff team, including dedicated teachers and support personnel, work collaboratively with families to ensure each child's needs are met. The school also prioritizes mental health and well-being, offering additional support through a Mental Health Lead and Early Help Worker.
Ryhope Junior School fosters strong community ties and encourages parental involvement. The school maintains open communication with families, welcoming them each morning and providing regular updates through newsletters and reports, ensuring that parents are engaged in their children's educational journey.
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Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 167
- Boys
- 85
- Girls
- 82
- FSM %
- 52.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 167 | 85 | 82 | 240 | 52.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 189 | 96 | 93 | 240 | 46.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 220 | 112 | 108 | 240 | 40.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 220 | 112 | 108 | 240 | 40.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 218 | 110 | 108 | 240 | 39.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 218 | 106 | 112 | 260 | 36.20 |
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