Ravenstone Primary School
Ravenstone Street, Balham, London, SW12 9SSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ravenstone Primary School is a primary school in Wandsworth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 111 schools in Wandsworth. It ranks 29th of 53 primary schools in Wandsworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 September 2023, report published 17 October 2023
- 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 19 September 2023
Pupils are happy and kept safe at Ravenstone. This is because there are always adults who will help them. Understanding how to keep safe is part of the curriculum. This starts in early years where, for example, children learn to use the climbing equipment safely. The school's values of being happy, kind, creative, honest, respectful and determined are promoted each day and by all staff. This encourages a positive and inclusive ethos. As a result, most pupils behave well in their classrooms and around the school. Pupils achieve well here. The broad and balanced curriculum helps pupils to develop their knowledge and understanding across most subjects. Typically, pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils are keen to take on the additional responsibilities available to them, for example as peer mentors. The process of election for these roles helps pupils to understand the importance of democracy and prepares them well for life in modern Britain. Pupils take pride in the care and upkeep of the school. For example, they are keen to work alongside the gardener to help look after the school chickens.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum in early years does not systematically identify the important knowledge that children need to learn to prepare them for Year 1. As a result, children do not fully secure their understanding of some concepts and vocabulary needed. The school should ensure that the early years curriculum builds sequentially across each area of learning, with a clear alignment between early years and what comes next. This will ensure children have the knowledge needed to access more complex learning later on.
- In some subjects, the use of assessment is not fully effective. As a result, errors and misconceptions are not consistently identified and corrected. The school should ensure teachers check pupils' understanding of prior learning before moving on to more complex ideas.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
46 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
283 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Ravenstone Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eveline Day School | 0.1 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Rutherford House School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Hornsby House School | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WANDLE LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Francis O'Kane
- Phone
- 02086730594
- Address
- Ravenstone Street, Balham, London, SW12 9SS
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- URN
- 147327
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.