Our Story

Schools across the country will spend a great deal of time analysing the measurable outcomes of children: assessment scores, progress measures, work in books, in-class contributions and conversations, but schools do so much more than that which can be measured. Whilst we are very proud of the outcomes achieved by our children, we place great importance on developing the type of culture that allows children and adults to thrive.

Visitors to our school often tell us that our school has a ‘special feeling’ or a ‘buzz’ when walking around - something which cannot be measured but has to be experienced. We believe that this is created by many reasons, but can be summarised through the explanation that, at Ryarsh Primary School, there is a commonly held view that we are not just a community of learners – we are a family of learners. Our community of learners is brought together by circumstance, whereas our family of learners is brought together by strong relationships.

“I love our school. It has been so nurturing for my children and encouraged them to learn and grow whilst teaching caring values. A fabulous all round package, delivered by a team that goes beyond expectation. Everyone gives their best, cares and delivers a high standard of teaching.”

Feedback from parent 2024

When you become part of Ryarsh Primary School, you become part of a family which we all take great pride in being part of. In our view, communities are brought together by location, circumstance or shared characteristics. We define ourselves as a family as we are bonded by our relationships and our unified passion to make a difference to the lives of everyone in our school.

“I love working here! We are a family, working together for a common goal. Throughout the school, achievements are shared and acknowledged and there is a very inspiring environment for all. As a school, we able to lead exceptionally well on any new challenges that the children may face.” 

Feedback from staff 2024 

At Ryarsh Primary School, our valued relationships (and principles underpinning these relationships) are a massive contributing factor in the ‘culture of trust’ that we have in our school. A combination of strong relationships and a culture of trust allow our school values (integrity, determination, compassion, unity and respect) to permeate throughout the school and impact on all of our decisions and actions.

“The best thing about our school is how we all take care of each other.”

Feedback from a Year 1 child 2024

Our school is a place where all staff are highly valued; empowered to research and try new things; nurtured (to support their mental health & wellbeing) and challenged to continuously improve.

 “I love this school so much. I feel that every child is truly cared for. Each day you see interactions between the staff and children that show this. The children all look happy and there are so many opportunities for them all to learn, whether in class or on trips out, forest school, clubs etc.”

Feedback from parent 2024

Within our Ryarsh family, every person, no matter their age or role, is a learner. As part of our community of learners, we help all minds flourish because every single person is provided with the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in a way that is suited to that individual. At our school, we are knowledgeable, research based and investigative as this helps to shape our innovative, reflective teaching practices and our continuous drive for improvement.

“Training opportunities are excellent at Ryarsh and have gone from strength to strength in both topic and style of delivery this year, training is purposeful, linked and well thought out,”

Feedback from staff 2024

We take actions that are considered and measured as we listen and empower all stake-holders to be involved in the decisions that matter to them. We appreciate that every single person involved in our school plays a crucial role in the magic weaving that is experienced at Ryarsh Primary School.