Ravenswood School

A good community special school school in North Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ravenswood School.

Bristol, BS482NN Ofsted: Good Age 4-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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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
21 January 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
Pound Lane
Nailsea
Bristol, BS482NN

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109407
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Pound Lane, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 2NN
Age range
4-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
134 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
132
Free School Meals
47.7% (63 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
99.2% (131 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
8
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
132 pupils
4-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"DREAM. ACHIEVE. BELIEVE."

Valuing each individual’s voice Building self-esteem and confidence Understanding right and wrong Showing respect and understanding for others Valuing the community and world in which we live Being proud members of the school community

Does Not Apply

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Lunchtime clubs (free of charge) Two after-school clubs per term (organized and supported by Ravenswood staff)

SEND Provision

Ravenswood has a dedicated SENCo (Cheri Frost, Deputy Headteacher) who ensures that guidance from other professionals supporting a child is incorporated into daily/weekly teaching and class routines. The SENCo monitors the quality of teaching and provides guidance to secure consistently good and outstanding teaching. The Headteacher (Mark Senior) is responsible for ensuring all children’s statements of SEN or Education Health Care Plans are up-to-date. Professionals who regularly visit the school include Advisory Teachers (for VI or HI), Educational Psychologist, Social workers, Speech and Language Therapist, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Virtual School for Looked After Children, Music Therapy, Dance Therapy, CAMHS workers, and others. The school uses Person Centred Planning to involve pupils in their aspirations and future planning. It provides a Family Support Advisor, CAMHS support for behavioural guidance, and a Multi-Agency Support Team as part of its SEND provision. Interventions include Speech and Language interventions; Anger management; Building self-esteem; Developing self-control; Developing resilience; and use of TEACCH, Makaton signs, and visual timetables. There are lunchtime clubs and at least two after-school clubs each term, with additional signposting to community activities. Pupils’ views are gathered through pupil councils and Annual Reviews, and the school collaborates with other professionals to maximise progress and well-being.

Admissions Criteria

Ravenswood School is an all-aged special school (ages 4-19) comprising Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Post 16. It is registered to admit 134 pupils. There are 137 pupils on roll (65% boys and 34% girls). The school caters for a wide range of additional needs: ASD 28%, MLD 23%, SLD 14%, SEMH 10%, SLCN 10%, Sensory 4%, PD and SPLD 1% each. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42%. 10% are PLAC and 4% LAC. All pupils have an EHCP and travel to Ravenswood from North Somerset and surrounding counties.

Financial Information

Charging and Remissions Policy exists (Policy 2025). The policy is available on the School Policies page; a separate fee schedule is not provided on the main site text.

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