Ravensbourne, London
Ravensbourne is a school for pupils in London.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Ravensbourne in detail
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is North Greenwich Underground Station, about 120 metres away (roughly a 1-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is North Greenwich Station, 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 833 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Greenwich (458), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Ravensbourne excels at creating an inclusive, professional learning environment where students develop high-quality creative work and gain real industry experience. Teachers use expert knowledge to make learning engaging through peer discussion, real-world scenarios, and masterclasses. Students benefit from strong support for progression to higher education or employment, with valuable networking opportunities through industry events.
Key Strengths
- High-quality teaching from well-qualified staff with extensive creative industry experience
- Industry-standard resources and facilities including digital media, design software, and fashion studios
- Effective curriculum planning that builds knowledge progressively, from basics to advanced techniques
- Strong employer relationships and careers guidance with 'rave lates' events connecting students to industry specialists
- Enrichment activities including gallery visits, exhibitions, and specialist masterclasses
Areas for Improvement
- Minor inconsistencies in achievement across pathways, particularly lower distinction grades in fashion and textiles
- Some apprentices lack specific targets for knowledge, skills and behaviours they need to develop
- Insufficient teaching about healthy relationships and physical health in personal development curriculum
- Limited focus on film and animation in media production pathway
- Communication gaps between staff and students on some courses
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with students knowing how to report concerns, understanding risks in their area, and receiving training on staying safe online and from radicalisation.
Extracurricular Activities
Gallery and exhibition visits, specialist retailer visits, sustainable quilting masterclasses, 'rave lates' industry networking events, guest speaker sessions, online safety training
Ravensbourne is a higher education institution in south-east London with around 150 students studying creative and digital courses including art and design, fashion, and media production. The provider maintains a good overall rating with effective teaching, strong industry links, and an inclusive learning environment.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Ravensbourne
Sara Whybrew
1 Oct 2026
Ravensbourne University London secures more than £158,000 in UKRI research funding
28 Sep 2026
Michelle Wenham
22 Sep 2026
Julie Halford
21 Sep 2026
Dr Aruna Duraisingam
17 Sep 2026
Fraser Morrison
17 Sep 2026
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 37
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 37 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 36 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Across Greenwich council
Places available
2,893
Applications
3,054
Got 1st preference
60.2%
Got preferred school
88.2%
All secondary applications across Greenwich council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
Questions parents ask about Ravensbourne
What is the catchment area for Ravensbourne?
No fixed boundary. When Ravensbourne is oversubscribed, Greenwich allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Ravensbourne?
Apply through Greenwich's coordinated admissions process, naming Ravensbourne on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Ravensbourne?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 37 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 36 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ravensbourne?
Ravensbourne is at 6 Penrose Way, London, SE10 0EW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)