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Ravensden CofE Primary Academy
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Ravensden CofE Primary Academy
- Primary
- Ravensden MK44 2RW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have prioritised the effective teaching of early reading skills.
Success of the Curriculum: In most subjects, and in the early years, this is in place well.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, leaders’ curriculum plans are still evolving.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers regularly recap what pupils have previously learned.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need extra help with reading get this promptly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well around the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff receive extra training and advice from external professionals.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare. Pupils are confident to share any worries with adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils understand and use the systems across the school.
Parent Feedback: Pupils and their families appreciate all that the school offers.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy memorable moments from a wide range of trips.
Teacher Engagement: Staff benefit from working with other schools in the trust.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers check that everyone understands what has been taught before moving on.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff appreciate care, but there are times when workloads are high.
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Ravensden CofE Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 83 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The school has three classrooms in the main school building each well resourced to facilitate high quality learning opportunities for our children as well a separate, bespoke building for nursery children from 2 to 4 years old.
As a part of our school, we have a nursery that we call Ravensden Primary Pre-school.
We now have the capacity to accept 24 more kids thanks to the new preschool building.
The school in the community of Ravensden has a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere that is appreciated by students, parents, teachers, and governors.
In our wide-ranging, inclusive curriculum, we are dedicated to working together to provide a fun, joyful, and safe Christian education that helps our kids to reach their full potential in their academic, creative, and athletic endeavours.
As a Church of England school, we have a close relationship with the neighbourhood parish church.
Children aged 2 to 11 are content and enjoy their time in school at Ravensden Primary.
We believe in ensuring that learning is stimulating, challenging and well matched to the childrens needs through a dynamic and creative curriculum with interesting opportunities for collaborative and independent learning at all ages.
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As a part of our school, we have a nursery that we call Ravensden Primary Pre-school.
We now have the capacity to accept 24 more kids thanks to the new preschool building.
The school in the community of Ravensden has a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere that is appreciated by students, parents, teachers, and governors.
In our wide-ranging, inclusive curriculum, we are dedicated to working together to provide a fun, joyful, and safe Christian education that helps our kids to reach their full potential in their academic, creative, and athletic endeavours.
As a Church of England school, we have a close relationship with the neighbourhood parish church.
Children aged 2 to 11 are content and enjoy their time in school at Ravensden Primary.
We believe in ensuring that learning is stimulating, challenging and well matched to the childrens needs through a dynamic and creative curriculum with interesting opportunities for collaborative and independent learning at all ages.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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A-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.6 | 22.8 | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 106 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 111 | 105 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| 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 | 105 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 111 | 98 | 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 | 67% | 51.06% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 2.33% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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.
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.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 4th Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 19th 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 | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 5th Nov 2024 - 18th 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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ravensden CofE Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1