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Ryarsh Primary School

Birling Road, West Malling, ME19 5LS
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Ryarsh Primary School
West Malling, ME19 5LS
209 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
11.00% FSM %
117 Boys
92 Girls
About Ryarsh Primary School

Ryarsh Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Kent, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 209 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Daniel Childs.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Kent or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Tonbridge and Malling
Parliamentary Constituency Tonbridge
Ward Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10073345
URN 118310
Data Last Updated 05-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Rachel Rowland Chair of Governors 04/12/2025 03/12/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Vanessa Stevens Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 04/10/2018 — N/A
Mr Daniel Childs Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Niall Gardener Governor 26/09/2024 25/09/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Grace Hinkley Governor 19/12/2024 18/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Steven Hughes Governor 26/09/2023 25/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jon Naylor Governor 01/01/2019 31/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Victoria Oag Governor 30/03/2023 30/03/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Stewart Speake Governor 01/01/2019 31/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carmel Sutton Governor 01/01/2019 31/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Karen Tait Governor 28/06/2022 27/06/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Clare Wilkes Governor 29/01/2024 28/01/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
The Rosewood School
1 km • West Malling
Other
Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase
1.05 km • West Malling
Other
West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp
2.22 km • West Malling
Other
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy
2.24 km • West Malling
Other
Offham Primary School
2.53 km • West Malling
Other
More Park Catholic Primary School
2.55 km • West Malling
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Ryarsh Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in West Malling, Kent.
Ryarsh Primary School has 209 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Ryarsh Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Ryarsh Primary School is Mr Daniel Childs.
Ryarsh Primary School is at Birling Road, Ryarsh, West Malling, ME19 5LS, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Ryarsh Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Ryarsh Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Daniel Childs
Birling Road, Ryarsh, West Malling, ME19 5LS
01732870600
www.ryarsh.kent.sch.uk/
Location
ME19 5LS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 118310
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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