Ravensmere Infant School
Fredericks Road, Beccles, NR34 9ULOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ravensmere Infant School is a primary school in Beccles for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 November 2023, report published 15 January 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 November 2023
Pupils are happy at this small and welcoming school. They describe the school as one big family. Pupils and staff have strong relationships and staff know pupils individually. Pupils thrive because of the high expectations and quality of care they receive. There is a broad and balanced curriculum that pupils benefit from. This is an inclusive school. All opportunities provided by the school are open to everyone, for example the 'no outsiders' theme starts from the very first moment children start in Reception. Pupils know about differences, for example race, disabilities, culture and families. As a result, pupils believe that they should treat everyone the same. They feel safe and included in the life of the school. Pupils generally behave well and follow routines. They listen to their teachers and respond well to instructions. The calm atmosphere helps them learn. They know that if something worries them there is always an adult in school who can help. Pupils feel safe. Pupils enjoy having extra roles and responsibilities, such as being music leaders, eco leaders or members of the school council. Pupils are proud of these roles and take them seriously. These roles help them to develop into responsible citizens.
What the school should improve
- The individual targets for some pupils with SEND are too broad. They do not precisely set out how teachers can support them to overcome their barriers to learning. This means some of the additional support that some pupils receive does not help them as well as they could. The school should ensure that staff have the precise information they need to adapt their teaching effectively.
- In a very small number of subjects, the curriculum does not fully meet the needs of pupils. Sometimes, pupils are engaged in activities that are not appropriate for what they should be learning. The school should refine the curriculum in these subjects so that the activities and resources meet the needs of all pupils.
Pupil numbers and mix
52 pupils on roll, with places for 60
Schools near Ravensmere Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albert Pye Community Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 38% met the expected standard |
| Beccles Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 59% met the expected standard |
| Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Louise Creed
- Phone
- 01502713420
- Address
- Fredericks Road, Beccles, NR34 9UL
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 143491
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.