Ravenshead CofE Primary School
Swinton Rise, Ravenshead, Nottingham, NG15 9FSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ravenshead CofE Primary School is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 122nd of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 March 2022, report published 11 May 2022
- 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 15 March 2022
This is a nurturing school. Relationships are positive. Pupils get on well with each other. They enjoy working with the adults in school. One pupil said, 'It's a nice environment. There's always someone to help you.' Pupils know the school's values. They understand the importance of taking care of their learning, their future, their community and the world. They are proud of the school's woodland area. They enjoy learning outdoors, whatever the weather. Pupils talk enthusiastically about den-building, using the mud kitchen and exploring the area with their friends. Behaviour around school and in lessons is positive. Pupils enjoy the recognition they receive for positive conduct. They understand the school's behaviour policy and say that it is rare for anyone to move below the green 'traffic light'. Leaders are ambitious for pupils to do well. The pupil-run smart council ensures that all pupils have a voice. They make important decisions about their work. This is communicated in classes and through weekly newsletters. Pupils are very proud of their work, including the recent successful fundraising work for charity. Bullying is extremely rare. Pupils know that bullying is something that is done 'several times on purpose'. They know where to get help should they need it.
What the school should improve
- Leaders take the actions that they need to in order to keep pupils safe. However, records are not stored as systematically as they could be. This means that leaders cannot retrieve some information as quickly as they should. Leaders should ensure that safeguarding records are stored systematically and can be easily accessed by relevant personnel.
- Much of the school's curriculum is relatively new. Pupils are beginning to learn and remember its content. However, more time is needed to embed the curriculum so that pupils consistently remember what they have learned across all subjects. Leaders should ensure that they embed and continue to refine the curriculum, so that pupils know and remember content over time.
- Reading beyond phonics is not yet fully sequenced. This means that leaders cannot be sure that content is taught in the best order. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum for reading beyond phonics is well planned and sequenced.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
360 pupils on roll, with places for 345
Schools near Ravenshead CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Gates Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
| Blidworth Oaks Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Mansfield | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Lake View Primary and Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Heathlands Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Johnson
- Phone
- 01623456516
- Address
- Swinton Rise, Ravenshead, Nottingham, NG15 9FS
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 131814
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.