Ravensworth Church of England Primary School
Ravensworth, Richmond, DL11 7ETOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ravensworth Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Richmond for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 6th of 9 primary schools in Richmond. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 December 2012, report published 25 December 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 April 2022
Leaders and governors make certain that all pupils in this very small, rural school have the best chance to succeed. The school's Christian ethos, 'Building futures with love', underpins every aspect of Ravensworth Church of England Primary School. This encourages pupils to be confident, articulate and polite. There is little low-level disruption in lessons. Staff swiftly and respectfully address any issues with behaviour. Pupils do not fear bullying because they feel well cared for and protected by staff. Pupils trust staff to help if there is a problem. From the early years through to Year 6, teachers make the most of the wonderful environment that surrounds the school. For example, pupils develop their scientific, geographical and historical knowledge through exploration of the school's forest area and the local environment. Parents and carers are highly supportive of the school. They appreciate the care and attention staff give to their children. A typical comment from a parent stated that staff know each child as an individual and care about them, helping them achieve their best.
What the school should improve
- Although curriculum plans are in place for most subjects, the implementation of these plans has not been fully embedded. Consequently, pupils are not achieving as well as they could be in some subjects. Leaders should continue to implement these plans to ensure that pupils gain the knowledge they need for all subjects. For this reason, the transitional arrangements have been applied.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
35 pupils on roll, with places for 84
Schools near Ravensworth Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melsonby Methodist Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Trinity Academy Richmond | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Richmond Methodist Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DALES ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kirstie Petch
- Phone
- 01325718375
- Address
- Ravensworth, Richmond, DL11 7ET
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 144161
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.