SchoolScoresRavensdale Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
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Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 9EY
01332 512373 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 September 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
67 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Derby comparisons use the 52 of its 107 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 55 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 | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 32nd highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 16th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 27th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 33 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 6th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern Joint 29th highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 20th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). 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. Derby figures pool parents at the Derby 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
90 pupils in this year group.
67% — 10 points above the Derby average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 70% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 103 | 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 Derby. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 36th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.8% | 39.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 91st highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 29th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.7% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 48th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.2% | 36.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 56th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 60th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 15.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 58th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 55th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 37th highest of 106 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 71% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.4 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 98% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 16.4 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 66th highest of 97 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 27% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 12.6%* | 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
- Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Mickleover Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Silverhill Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hackwood Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wren Park Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brookfield Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brackensdale Spencer Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Reigate Park Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2023
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ravensdale Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ravensdale Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 September 2023.
How did Ravensdale Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ravensdale Junior School?
93% of the 67 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Ravensdale Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147399.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.