Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Myrtle Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3ASOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a primary school in Dewsbury for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. It ranks 1st of 11 primary schools in Dewsbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 February 2012, report published 22 March 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 February 2023
Pupils are safe and happy at this friendly, welcoming school. They are excited about their learning. Pupils place a high value on their education. They are keen to follow the school motto, 'Dream big, aim high and achieve more.' Pupils stay focused on tasks. Their conduct is exemplary in lessons and around school. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils. Pupils are keen to show how they meet these expectations in everything they do. Pupils are considerate and polite. Bullying is extremely rare. Pupils are confident that adults will help them. They trust that adults will listen to them if they have a concern. Leaders believe in the importance of pupils having experiences beyond the curriculum. During the inspection, pupils were excited about their visit to a local museum to support their learning about Vikings. Leaders provide a range of clubs and activities for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Parents and carers are extremely positive about the school.
What the school should improve
- In early reading, some staff do not routinely check that pupils' pronunciation of letter sounds is secure. Some pupils make errors in their reading because their phonic knowledge is not secure. Leaders should make sure that staff check that all pupils pronounce sounds accurately.
- Leaders' strategies to improve attendance for some groups of pupils are not effective. Some pupils miss vital learning because they do not come to school often enough. Leaders should continue to refine strategies that engage parents and promote a culture of positive attendance for all pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
105 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
401 pupils on roll, with places for 432
Schools near Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Wood Community Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 68% met the expected standard |
| Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 32% met the expected standard |
| Boothroyd Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss J L Alderson
- Phone
- 01924907082
- Address
- Myrtle Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3AS
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 107699
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.