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Ravenshall School
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils consistently make strong progress in English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is excellent; they are friendly, kind, and courteous.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders act promptly to ensure strong progress through timely interventions.
Teacher Engagement: Consistent strong teaching due to well-planned lessons matched to pupils鈥� needs.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: High expectations from teachers result in pupils making strong progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers create engaging, practical activities that develop skills in literacy, numeracy, and communication.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents value workshops and regular feedback about their child's progress.
Communication with Parents: Parents describe the school as 鈥榖rilliant鈥� and receive regular updates.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents have confidence in the staff and are very satisfied with the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Parents feel that their views are listened to and acted upon.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders developed a rich curriculum meeting diverse needs and provided extensive staff development.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding with effective systems in place.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils are respectful of individual differences and helpful towards each other.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Effective partnerships with parents and other agencies support pupil welfare.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Staff lead interventions, lunchtime activities, and after-school clubs effectively.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Sports leaders help staff prepare lessons and support extracurricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Specialist sports equipment and extra-curricular activities developed by sports premium funding.
Career Counselling Services: Impartial careers advice and guidance helps pupils and parents make informed choices.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Most pupils move to further education with strong life and independence skills.
Support for SEND: Curriculum pathways meet the needs of pupils with different starting points, including those with complex needs.
Subjects Offered: Offers separate lessons for English, mathematics, and science for older pupils; integrated topics for younger and those with complex needs.
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Ravenshall School is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 209 students from age 5-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Ravenshall, we want every student to feel respected, comfortable, and safe. We support them to reach their full potential, to make positive contributions placing our pupils at the centre of our agenda. Regardless of gender, colour, or handicap, Ravenshall School strives to foster equality of opportunity for all members of the school community. It is our wish to provide an experience of living within a community where understanding and respecting the needs of other people are emphasised. Students are given a voice and are urged to participate actively in their education. It values and recognises the important role that the staff, governors, parents/carers and the wider community play in supporting the pupils and school life. In October 2013, Ravenshall received Outstanding ratings from Ofsted in every category. Students are urged to show kindness to one another and to others around them. They are urged to talk to their professors if they do experience any issues.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 5-19 | 2-19 | 3-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6 | - | 6.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55.9% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.16% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -11.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -11.2 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.49% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.58% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.0 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 54.16% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.8% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 51.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.04% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | Below Average |
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 | -1.53 | 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 | 0.6 | 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 | 0% | 33.6% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 48.35% | 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 | 0% | 26.23% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.1% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.00 | 2.97 | 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 | 94% | 87.19% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 32 | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 81.26% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 30.45% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 12.61% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 29.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 34% | 8.45% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.16% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.87% | 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 | -1.75 | 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 | 1.3 | 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 | 0% | 38.11% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 51.89% | 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 | 0% | 27.26% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.34% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.08% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.14 | 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 | 96% | 89.17% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 26 | 156 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 83.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 31.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 15.14% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 29.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 27% | 7.86% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.31% | 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 | -1.54 | 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 | 0.9 | 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 | 0% | 27.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.34% | 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 | 0% | 23.89% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.91% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.74% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.63 | 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 | 96% | 89.16% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 27 | 131 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 82.88% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 31.36% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 15.92% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 25.6% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 30% | 10.04% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.24% | 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 | -1.37 | 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 | 1.1 | 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 | 0% | 29.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.64% | 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 | 0% | 27.3% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.61% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.72 | 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 | 84% | 74.6% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 25 | 130 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 62.4% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 21.36% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 17.12% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 22.92% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.52% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.84% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.52% | 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 | -1.45 | 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 | 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 | 0% | 31.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.17% | 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 | 0% | 23.93% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.03% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.63% | 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 | 90% | 82.39% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 47.96% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 75% | 33.22% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.43% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 22.65% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.43% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.39% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ravenshall School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1