Ravensdale Primary School, Coventry
Ravensdale Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Coventry. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 42nd-highest of the 93 schools in Coventry with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Coventry (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ravensdale Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Ravensdale Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Coventry and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 85% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Ravensdale Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 63 families put Ravensdale Primary School as their first choice and 143 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Ravensdale Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ravensdale Primary School are Richard Lee Primary School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 66% reading, 64% maths); St Gregory's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 83% reading, 80% maths); St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 74% maths); and Stoke Primary School (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, 69% reading, 77% maths).
Ravensdale Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Richard Lee Primary SchoolSt Gregory's Catholic Primary SchoolSt John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolStoke Primary School
Who goes there
11.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 27.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (52%), Asian (20%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 68 pupils (15%) received SEN support and 9 (2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Coventry Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shelley Road (opposite), 220 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Ravensdale Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ravensdale Primary School are Stoke Park School (0.4 miles), Caludon Castle School (0.5 miles), Lyng Hall School (0.8 miles) and Ernesford Grange Community Academy (1.2 miles).
Stoke Park SchoolCaludon Castle SchoolLyng Hall SchoolErnesford Grange Community Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from February 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Ravensdale excels at creating a calm, supportive environment where all children thrive. Music is a real highlight - nearly 100 pupils are in the school choir and all children take part in performances. The school is particularly strong at teaching reading and quickly supports any child who needs extra help.
Key Strengths
- Reading is a priority with expertly taught phonics and strong support for struggling readers
- Music is a particular strength with inspirational teaching, nearly 100 pupils in choir, and all pupils participating in performances
- Well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum with strong early identification and support for pupils with SEND
- Calm behaviour, positive relationships, and pupils who understand and live the school values
- Strong leadership with effective governors and staff who are well-supported
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects do not fully meet the learning needs of all pupils
- Some staff lack confidence teaching the full curriculum, leading to inconsistent teaching quality
- Need to further develop curriculum adaptation and staff expertise across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School choir, orchestra, school band, pupil parliament, house leadership, reading ambassadors, digital leaders, musical events, special theme weeks and days, trips to places of interest
Ravensdale Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils feel happy, safe, and proud. The school has high expectations and creates a calm, positive atmosphere that supports all learners including those with SEND.
At a Glance
11.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 85% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 85% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 80% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
29.2
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Ravensdale Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Ravensdale Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Ravensdale Primary School is in Coventry; for families living there:
Apply to Coventry for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 7 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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 Coventry is 14 (the median across 130 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
Your chances of a place at Ravensdale Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
425 pupils
420 places
5 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Coventry
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Coventry
Across Coventry council
Places available
4,575
Applications
3,754
Got 1st preference
94.9%
Got preferred school
99.2%
All primary applications across Coventry council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
68
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
17.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
454
Total Pupils
226
Boys
228
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
21.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,992
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,066
Per pupil
£2356k
Total funding
£89k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9%
Overall absence
10.5%
Persistent absence
373
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Ravensdale Primary School
Questions parents ask about Ravensdale Primary School
What are SATs results like at Ravensdale Primary School?
Of the pupils at Ravensdale Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 69% did so in maths.
What is Ravensdale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ravensdale Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Ravensdale Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Ravensdale Primary School is oversubscribed, Coventry allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Ravensdale Primary School?
Ravensdale Primary School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Ravensdale Primary School?
Classes at Ravensdale Primary School average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Ravensdale Primary School?
Ravensdale Primary School has around 454 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ravensdale Primary School?
4.9% of sessions were missed at Ravensdale Primary School in 2024/25. 10.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ravensdale Primary School?
Apply through Coventry's coordinated admissions process, naming Ravensdale Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Ravensdale Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 7 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Coventry is 14 (the median across 130 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ravensdale Primary School?
Ravensdale Primary School is at Ravensdale Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 5GQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)