Ravenshall School

Ravenshall School continues to excel in providing an effective educational experience for its pupils, maintaining the high standards recognized in its previous inspections. The school fosters a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop their skills and confidence, resulting in remarkable progress across subjects, especially in reading and personal development. The curriculum is designed to be inclusive, with attentive support provided for individual needs, enhancing both academic and personal growth.

Strengths

• Students show excellent progress in reading, mathematics, and personal growth.
• The school creates an exceptionally safe and positive environment for learning.
• High aspirations are set by staff that match individual pupil needs.
• Extra-curricular activities enrich students' learning experiences.
• Effective strategies are in place to improve attendance and engage families.
• Pupils develop strong social skills and demonstrate kindness and respect.

In 2024–25 pupils at Ravenshall School attended 91.4% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 25.6% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 1.5% of pupils at Ravenshall School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Ravenshall School had 5.9 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 2.8% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Ravenshall School had 212 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Ravenshall School received £28,518 and spent £29,248 for each of its 212 pupils. It ended the year with a deficit of £314,000 (-£1,480 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Ravenshall School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Ravenshall School is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2025.

When was Ravenshall School last inspected by Ofsted?

Ravenshall School was last inspected in January 2025.

How many pupils does Ravenshall School have?

Ravenshall School has 212 pupils on roll.

What age range does Ravenshall School cover?

Ravenshall School for pupils aged 5 to 19.

What are Ravenshall School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Ravenshall School?

Ravenshall School is at Ravensthorpe Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9EE.