Ravensden CofE Primary Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ravensden CofE Primary Academy.

Bedford, MK442RW Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 14.0%
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
3 July 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
Vicarage Close
Ravensden
Bedford, MK442RW

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148334
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Vicarage Close, Ravensden, Bedford, MK44 2RW
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
114 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
83
Free School Meals
23.6% (20 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
10.8% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
57.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
14.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 107.0
2023 105.0 111.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

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
83 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Let your light shine."

Respect Equality Determination Excellence Friendship Courage

Church of England school with strong links with the local Parish Church; Christian values-based culture.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher emphasises Ravensden as a Church of England school providing a safe, Christian education where learning is stimulating and challenging, with opportunities for collaborative and independent learning and development of spiritual, social, emotional and leadership skills to help every pupil reach high standards.

Facilities

Three classrooms in the main school building Separate nursery building for 2-4 year olds Extensive playing field Playground Developing outdoor classroom Fully accessible to wheelchair users Interactive white boards and wireless technology

Curriculum Highlights

White Rose Maths scheme Read Write Inc phonics and literacy The Write Stuff writing approach Kapow Primary Curriculum programmes for Art and Design, Computing, Design Technology, French, Music, RSE, PSE and Wellbeing

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wrap around care from 8am until 5pm with staff who know the children well and care for them with a range of fun and exciting activities.

SEND Provision

The school has a SENDCo (Mrs Anna Spyropoulos) and Learning Support Assistants providing 1:1 and small-group support as part of a SEND provision framed by leadership and safeguarding structures.

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