SchoolScoresRavensthorpe CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Myrtle Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3AS
01924 907082 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 29 February 2012.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 23 February 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
105 pupils in this year group.
77% — 17 points above the Kirklees average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 91% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 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 Kirklees. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 46.3% | 27.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.4% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 84.0% | 24.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 21% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.8% | 13.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 17th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 29% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.7 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 49% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.7 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 18 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 43% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 13.2%* | 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
- Diamond Wood Community Academy 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
- Crowlees CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Boothroyd Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westmoor Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Johns CE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion)
- Old Bank Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hopton Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Headfield CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ravensthorpe CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ravensthorpe CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 29 February 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 23 February 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Ravensthorpe CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 107699.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.