Ravens Academy
Nayland Drive, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 8TZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ravens Academy is a primary school in Clacton-on-Sea for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 11th of 14 primary schools in Clacton-on-Sea. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 February 2024, report published 29 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2024
Pupils have benefitted from rapid improvement in Ravens Academy. They now learn an ambitious curriculum. Pupils develop detailed knowledge. They enjoy and take pride in their learning. Pupils have experienced significant disruption, because of difficulties with the site. This has not been the school's fault. Many pupils learn in temporary classrooms. They eat lunch in a tent. Despite this, pupils have been kept safe and they value school. They praise the strong support they get from staff. Pupils say, 'Ravens is a second home'. There are high expectations of behaviour. Consequently, pupils concentrate hard in lessons, including in the early years. They politely take turns in discussion. Clear routines help pupils be calm when required. They are friendly and respectful. Pupils participate in many opportunities. The vast majority of pupils attend the high- quality after-school clubs. At these, they extend the day's learning. Pupils who are disadvantaged build their wider knowledge, such as playing a musical instrument. Those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) develop their interests and skills, for example at the popular skateboarding club. These activities help pupils become more resilient and confident.
What the school should improve
- Staff are sometimes not as effective as they could be in delivering aspects of the curriculum. At times, they do not help pupils apply their learning in depth, and so pupils do not build up the rich body of knowledge they might. The school needs to make sure that staff get the support and guidance they require to deliver the curriculum consistently well.
- Despite the school's efforts, attendance is lower than it should be. This means that a minority of pupils are missing too much of their education. The school should review the actions it is taking to support pupils' attendance and do whatever it takes to improve this.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
262 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Ravens Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Cann Hall Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| White Hall Academy and Nursery | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Alton Park Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 35% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Shane Cabak
- Phone
- 01255424328
- Address
- Nayland Drive, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 8TZ
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 139641
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.