Ravensmead Primary School

A good community school school in Staffordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ravensmead Primary School.

Stoke-On-Trent, ST78QD Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 48.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
8 May 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Chapel Street
Bignall End
Stoke-On-Trent, ST78QD

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
124056
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Chapel Street, Bignall End, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 8QD
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
400 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
333
Free School Meals
20.7% (69 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.7 (3.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 102.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Ravensmead Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 102.0 104.0
2024 103.0 104.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
37
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
333 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"To be the best that we can be."

truthfulness forgiveness keeping promises respect for the rights and property of others self-discipline kind respectful honest mannerly

To promote awareness, understanding, tolerance and respect for the differences between individuals and between the cultures of Christianity and other religions.

Head Teacher's Message

The headteacher describes Ravensmead as an inclusive, caring school with a nurturing and secure environment. It emphasizes partnerships with families and other local schools, pride in pupils, and invites visitors to see the school. The message highlights the aim for pupils to develop academically, physically, spiritually, creatively and emotionally, and to become confident, respectful members of the community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Audley Climbing Club Netball (Y5/6) Football (Y5/6) Colouring Club (Y1-2) Maths (Y4) Reading (Y4) Chess Club (Y3/4) Multi Skills (Y1/2) Gardening (Reception) Hama Beads (Y1/2) Art and Craft Club (Y5/6) Maths (Y6) Arts & Crafts (Reception) KS2 Choir SPaG Games (Y3/4) Rent-a-beast Bug Club (Y3/4) Always Club

Sports

Netball Football Cricket Athletics Dance

Curriculum Highlights

Follow the National Curriculum Exciting writing opportunities based on a book or story linked to topics Range of educational experiences, visits or visitors to bring learning to life Skills-based curriculum with emphasis on core subject lessons, topic lessons and discrete lessons Speech and language therapy weekly for identified pupils Pupils buddy up across key stages to support reading Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL) themes used in assemblies Extra-curricular clubs after school including sports (netball, fitness, dance, football), choir and art Subject leaders develop and review curriculum areas to ensure coverage and balance Staff development and coaching across key stages

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care available from 7:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Thursday and 7:00am to 5:30pm on Friday. Morning sessions 7am-9am (£6.00, includes breakfast) or 8am-9am (£3.70, includes breakfast). After school 3pm-4pm (£3.70), 3pm-5pm (£7.25, includes snack), 3pm-6pm (£9.70, includes snack). Registration via [email protected]. Cash payments not accepted; statements issued every four weeks and can be paid via ParentPay, Child Tax Credits or Universal Credits.

SEND Provision

A weekly speech and language therapist works with identified pupils and teaching assistants to support and develop language skills. Pupils with special needs are well-supported in school with extra support and/or resources deployed to help close learning gaps.

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