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Ravens Wood School
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- Bromley BR2 8HP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make particularly good progress in English, languages and humanities.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well in lessons and around the school; they are respectful and articulate.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers speak highly about the many opportunities they are given to develop their practice.
Current Educational Practices: Staff who are new to the profession feel valued and supported, and enjoy their work.
Strengths and Challenges: Effective action is being taken by leaders to address areas such as science where teaching is not as strong.
Opportunities for Involvement: The overwhelming response to Parent View was very positive about the school.
Communication: Staff work effectively with parents, carers, and external agencies when pupils need support.
Parent Satisfaction: 'Our son is stretched academically and has been given numerous opportunities in drama and sports.'
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure that there is a strong safeguarding culture in the school. Pupils say any concerns they raise will be dealt with swiftly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have put strategies in place to improve writing quality across the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, and if it does happen, it is dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Frequent reviews of safeguarding procedures ensure that pupils鈥� welfare is at the heart of the work of the school.
Extracurricular Offerings: Inspiring and wide-ranging extra-curricular programme; activities include sports tours and performing arts events.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The curriculum provides a wide range of courses, including work-related subjects that prepare pupils well.
Career Counselling Services: Effective and impartial careers advice and guidance support pupils in making important decisions about their futures.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students receive helpful careers information and most participate in work-experience placements.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities make good progress compared with their peers.
Subjects Offered: Pupils make good progress in most subjects, but GCSE results show weaker progress in science and mathematics.
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About Us
Ravens Wood School is a Secondary, Boys school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1618 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.8 | - | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 55% | 98% | 37% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 8.90% | 35.00% | 3.80% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 37.48% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 51.09% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 74% | 40.61% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 19.97% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% | 27.03% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.59 | 3.45 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 93.9% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 223 | 167 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 89.45% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 18.85% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 76% | 58.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 2.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.45% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.85% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.35% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 39.67% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% | 51.45% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 74% | 39.27% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 22.82% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% | 29.48% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.11 | 3.46 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 94.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 218 | 170 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 92.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 21.85% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 59.45% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 1.3% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.45% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.9% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.75% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 7 | 30.76% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 7 | 42.74% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 70% | 29.32% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 6 | 15.53% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% 1 | 20.71% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.83 | 2.88 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 93.85% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 218 | 156 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 89.3% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 18.45% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 59.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.3% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.05% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 5 | 30.66% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 1 | 42.89% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 71% | 28.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 11 | 15.6% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% 4 | 21% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.48 | 2.89 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.79% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 221 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 80.63% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 19% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 76% | 62.37% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.63% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 33.09% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 47.81% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 34.34% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 20.81% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 23.19% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 89.39% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 223 | 170 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 64.94% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 18.78% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 62.78% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.33% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.22% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.56% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.94% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.73 | 31.77 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.37 | 32.77 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.90% | 19.32% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 218 | 221 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 61.65% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4.94% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 20.35% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 8.94% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.32 | 33.75 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.71 | 33.29 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.2% | 17.65% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 211 | 272 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 61% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 4.88% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 17.06% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 11.12% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.58 1 | 29.13 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.18 2 | 28.68 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.9% | 12.23% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 161 | 248 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 56.69% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 6.38% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 23.31% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.94% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.22 3 | 31.1 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.47 | 30.17 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.5% | 14.82% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 23 | 36.13% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.47% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 18.93% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 7% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.04 | 29.86 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.03 | 29.25 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.4% | 14.14% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 40 | 36.27% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.8% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 20.33% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 5.2% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ravens Wood School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1