Ravensfield Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Clarendon Street Dukinfield Cheshire SK16 4JG |
| Reference Number | 151257 |
Ravensfield Primary School is currently facing significant challenges that require urgent improvement across various areas. The inspection revealed that the school is falling short of expectations, particularly in pupil achievement, behaviour, and curriculum delivery. While there have been recent leadership changes that show promise for future improvements, the current state of the school indicates low staff morale and dissatisfaction among parents regarding their children's educational experience. The leadership team is working towards rebuilding relationships with staff and enhancing the learning environment, but progress is still in its early stages.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 428 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.2%
Girls: 52.8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 41.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 2 | 17 | 35 | 52 |
| 3 | 18 | 39 | 57 |
| 4 | 27 | 30 | 57 |
| 5 | 34 | 20 | 54 |
| 6 | 28 | 27 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.1% |
| African | 4.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Urgent improvement |
| > Leadership & Governance | Needs attention |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Needs attention |
| > Achievement | Urgent improvement |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Urgent improvement |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Urgent improvement |
| > Inclusion | Urgent improvement |
| > Early Years | Needs attention |
| Last Report Date | 04 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2026 | Full inspection |
| 07 Nov 2024 | Academy conversion letter |
Strengths
- The safeguarding standards are met, ensuring that students feel safe and supported.
- Some improvements in the early years provision are beginning to take effect.
- Leaders are starting to implement changes to improve the school's culture and practices.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils do not achieve well in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Low expectations of pupils' behaviour have become commonplace.
- Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum, leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge.
- Relationships with staff are fractured, impacting morale and effectiveness.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
| Name | Distance |
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Lyndhurst Primary School
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0.38 miles |
|
St Peter's CofE Primary School
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0.67 miles |
|
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
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0.86 miles |
|
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Cheetham Hill Road, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 5LB |
0.88 miles |
|
Ashton West End Primary Academy
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0.93 miles |
|
Oakdale School
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0.94 miles |
|
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne
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0.94 miles |
|
Yew Tree Primary School
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0.95 miles |
|
Poplar Street Primary School
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1 miles |
|
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
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1 miles |
|
The Heys Primary School
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1.09 miles |
|
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1.09 miles |
|
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1.21 miles |
|
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1.25 miles |
|
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
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1.27 miles |
|
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School
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1.28 miles |
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St Anne's Primary School
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1.35 miles |
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Bradley Green Primary Academy
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1.39 miles |
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Audenshaw Primary School
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1.4 miles |
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1.42 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Stansfield House
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0.56 miles |
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0.74 miles |
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All Saints Catholic College
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0.76 miles |
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Tameside College
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0.99 miles |
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Rayner Stephens High School
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1.02 miles |
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Cromwell High School
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1.02 miles |
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Thomas Ashton School
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1.12 miles |
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Hyde High School
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1.15 miles |
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Audenshaw School
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1.23 miles |
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Trinity School
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1.28 miles |
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Ashton Sixth Form College
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1.34 miles |
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West Hill School
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1.36 miles |
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The Limes School
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1.44 miles |
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Denton Community Academy
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1.69 miles |
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Works 4 U Support Services (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd)
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1.73 miles |
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Arnfield Independent School
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St Thomas More RC College
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1.98 miles |
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2.03 miles |
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2.08 miles |
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