Ravenswood Primary School

A good foundation school school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ravenswood Primary School.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE65TU Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 66.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
1 October 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ravenswood Road
Heaton
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE65TU
Phone
1912659599
Website
ravenswoodprimary.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108475
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Ravenswood Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5TU
Website
www.ravenswoodprimary.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
690 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
635
Free School Meals
24.4% (155 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
66.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
15.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 105.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
71
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
635 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Resilience Respect for all Love for learning Curiosity Diversity and inclusion Relationships Promoting Success Physical activity and mental health Confidence and celebrating unique talents

Ravenswood's Religious Education celebrates and reflects the diverse nature of our pupils’ backgrounds, supports understanding of different religions and world views, and promotes respect and community cohesion.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Reuben Anderson describes Ravenswood as a vibrant school with a broad, high-quality curriculum and extensive extra-curricular programme, emphasising teaching the whole child and partnership with families.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Drama Club Art Club

Sports

Basketball

Facilities

Very large grounds Garden Outdoor firepit area in the woods Pirate ship playground

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum Knowledge Rich Learning through Experiences Developing the Whole Child Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction Sticky knowledge and cognitive science

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Clowning Around wraparound childcare for Ravenswood; contact [email protected]

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