Ravensdale Primary School, Coventry
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Ravensdale is a welcoming school where pupils enjoy learning and behave well. Teachers build strong relationships with students and create engaging lessons that help most pupils make good progress. The school does an excellent job preparing children for modern Britain by promoting respect, tolerance and understanding of different cultures and religions.
Key Strengths
- Strong teaching that promotes good progress, particularly in reading and writing
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning in lessons
- Well-above average attendance levels
- Effective safeguarding procedures and pupils feel safe and well cared for
- Leaders successfully promote pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
Areas for Improvement
- Work is not always set at the right level of difficulty, particularly for the most able pupils
- Pupils' achievement in mathematics is less strong than in reading and writing
- Need to extend opportunities for pupils to apply numeracy skills to solve problems
- Increase use of mathematical skills across different subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has developed effective systems for checking and recording safety matters, all staff have had recent training in child protection, and pupils feel safe at school and well looked after.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs (basketball, football, netball), specialist coaching in basketball, dance and gymnastics, musical instrument lessons, educational visits, school council, playground pals
Ravensdale Primary School is a good school where leaders, governors and staff work well together to ensure pupils benefit from good teaching and achieve well. Pupils show keen interest in learning, behave well, and are well prepared for life in modern Britain.
At a Glance
11.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 85% to 81%. Maths has declined from 85% to 69%. Writing has declined from 80% to 71%.
Class Sizes
30.3
Avg class size
30.7
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
15
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
454 pupils
472 capacity
18 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Coventry
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Coventry
Admissions Demand - Coventry
Places available
4,560
Applications
3,921
Got 1st preference
93.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Coventry (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8911%
Overall absence
10.45576%
Persistent absence
373
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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