Ravenswood School

Ravenswood School continues to demonstrate a strong performance as a good school, with leaders committed to keeping pupils at the center of their educational experiences. The school has successfully focused on enriching the curriculum with practical life skills and broad learning experiences, which empower pupils and help them build confidence. The commitment to improving quality education is evident, as leaders have developed a well-defined curriculum that emphasizes key learning areas while ensuring that staff are supported in delivering these goals effectively. While the school excels in many areas, particularly in core subjects like reading and mathematics, there are concerns regarding the delivery of the curriculum in foundation subjects, where some staff may lack the necessary expertise. Despite this, the inclusive environment, strong governance, and effective safeguarding measures contribute significantly to the positive atmosphere at Ravenswood School, where pupils feel safe and supported in their learning journey.

Strengths

• Leaders prioritize pupils' needs in decision-making
• Strong focus on practical life skills and independence
• Ambitious and clearly defined curriculum
• Effective implementation of the curriculum in core subjects
• Positive relationships between staff and pupils
• Well-managed staff workload and support for new teachers
• Successful transition curriculum for post-16 pupils

Areas for Improvement

• Some staff lack specific knowledge to adapt learning in foundation subjects

In 2024–25 pupils at Ravenswood School attended 92.6% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 23.4% 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, 0.7% of pupils at Ravenswood 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 Ravenswood School had 6.9 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 19.9% 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 Ravenswood School had 140 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; social, emotional and mental health; hearing impairment; vision impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder; other difficulty or disability.

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 Ravenswood School received £31,985 and spent £31,359 for each of its 140 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £761,000 (£5,435 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 Ravenswood School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Ravenswood School is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.

When was Ravenswood School last inspected by Ofsted?

Ravenswood School was last inspected in July 2023.

How many pupils does Ravenswood School have?

Ravenswood School has 140 pupils on roll.

What age range does Ravenswood School cover?

Ravenswood School for pupils aged 4 to 19.

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

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

Where is Ravenswood School?

Ravenswood School is at Pound Lane, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 2NN.