SchoolScoresRavensbury Community School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Tartan Street, Clayton, Manchester, M11 4EG · Proposed to close
0161 223 0370 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 28 April 2026 , published 17 June 2026.
In short: 5 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
Category of concern: Requires significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely until it improves.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Manchester comparisons use the 72 of its 132 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 60 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 26th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 28th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 29th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 89% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern Joint 6th highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 89% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 18th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Manchester figures pool parents at the Manchester schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
46% — 12 points below the Manchester average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 46% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 51% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 59% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Manchester. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 59 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 100 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 38th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 58.9% | 48.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 116th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 4.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 99th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.7% | 45.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 44th lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 60th lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 35% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 69th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 63rd lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 61st highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 50% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.6 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 61st highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 35% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.9 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 45th highest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 62% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.1% | 13.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Willibrord's RC Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- CofE School of the Resurrection 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Brigid's RC Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Seymour Road Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Briscoe Lane Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashbury Meadow Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park View Community Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ravensbury Community School's Ofsted rating?
Ravensbury Community School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 28 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement, and safeguarding was met.
How did Ravensbury Community School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ravensbury Community School?
96% of the 28 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Ravensbury Community School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ravensbury Community School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 59 families put Ravensbury Community School as their first choice for 59 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 59 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 105449.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.