Ravens Wood School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Oakley Road Bromley Kent BR2 8HP |
| Phone | 01689856050 |
| Reference Number | 136517 |
Ravens Wood School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school. Pupils and sixth-form students express high satisfaction with the diverse opportunities provided, including a strong sense of safety and well-being at the school. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, meeting the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). There is a positive school culture, with good behavior and a supportive environment for both learning and personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1592 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 91.58%
Girls: 8.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 228 | Unknown | 228 |
| 8 | 230 | Unknown | 230 |
| 9 | 228 | Unknown | 228 |
| 10 | 223 | Unknown | 223 |
| 11 | 222 | Unknown | 222 |
| 12 | 171 | 57 | 228 |
| 13 | 156 | 77 | 233 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 69.5% |
| White, Other | 6.8% |
| African | 5.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| Caribbean | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
| 25 Apr 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Ravens Wood School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 16 Sep 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Sep 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
| 11 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and well cared for.
- High-quality support for students with SEND.
- Ambitious and well-designed curriculum.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers.
- Positive attitudes towards learning and respect among pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, foundational knowledge is not sufficiently embedded.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 68.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.35 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 32.64 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 7.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 246 | 39 |
| Third Preference | 130 | 18 |
| From another Local Authority | 59 | 6 |
Previous Years
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