Ravenswood School

Type Special School / Community special school
Age Range 4-19
Religion Does not apply
Address Pound Lane
Nailsea
Bristol
BS48 2NN
Phone 01275854134
Reference Number 109407

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.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 136
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 71.32%
Girls: 28.68%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 40.5%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 5.1%

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 5 Unknown 5
2 9 1 10
3 1 3 4
4 2 Unknown 2
5 5 1 6
6 7 1 8
7 11 8 19
8 8 3 11
9 14 4 18
10 11 7 18
11 6 2 8
12 2 6 8
13 10 2 12

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 87.5%
White, Other 4.4%
White & Asian 1.5%
Indian 1.5%
White & Black (African) 1.5%
African 0.7%
Mixed, Other 0.7%
Asian, Other 0.7%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 13 Jun 2023
Date Report
13 Jun 2023 School inspection
28 Sep 2017 Short inspection
21 Jan 2014 Full inspection:
28 Sep 2010 Full inspection:
21 May 2008 Full inspection:
25 Apr 2005 Full inspection

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

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

  • English
  • Maths
  • 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
  • 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education

Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.

School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
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GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 0%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 0%

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

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How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

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Progress Scores

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Name Distance
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0.05 miles
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