Ravenswood Primary School
Ravenswood Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5TUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ravenswood Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 108 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. It ranks 26th of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 October 2014, report published 23 October 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 November 2023
Ravenswood Primary School is an inclusive, welcoming school. There is a strong sense of belonging. The school is rooted at the heart of the community. Parents value the caring relationships they have with staff. One parent said: 'There is always a lovely atmosphere; staff are positive and supportive.' Pupils are proud of their school. Relationships between adults and children are respectful and trusting. Pupils say that they feel safe and happy because staff care for them. The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour, both inside and outside of the classroom. Pupils conduct themselves well in lessons and throughout the school day. Pupils are aware of different types of bullying. They say that bullying is rare in their school. The school is keen to support all pupils to thrive, both academically and socially. Pupils' personal development is central to the curriculum design. Pupils benefit from a wide range of cultural experiences. The school also provides educational outings, visitors and clubs to enrich the curriculum. Pupils enjoy learning because it is interesting and relevant. Pupils take pride in the leadership roles they can undertake, such as being young interpreters. Pupils are keen to make a positive difference to the school and local community.
What the school should improve
- In early years, the intended knowledge that the school wants children to learn is not clearly identified or carefully sequenced. This means that, sometimes, learning does not build securely over time. Consequently, some children in the early years are not as well prepared for key stage 1 as they should be. The school should clearly identify the exact knowledge that it wants children to learn as part of the early years curriculum to ensure that children gain solid foundations for life in Year 1.
- The mathematics curriculum is not always delivered as the school intends. This means that some pupils do not have sufficient opportunities to build on prior learning. This slows pupils' mathematical learning. The school should ensure that it provides training so that all staff, including those in early years, have the confidence and expertise to support pupils' mathematical skills effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
77 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
598 pupils on roll, with places for 690
Schools near Ravenswood Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| Chillingham Road Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 60% met the expected standard |
| Cragside Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Walkergate Community School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Reuben Anderson
- Phone
- 01912659599
- Address
- Ravenswood Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5TU
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- URN
- 108475
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.