Ravens Academy
Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 8TZ · Essex · primary school
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341st of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.7/10 against 176 of them, against 1.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ravens Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 262 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between its results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Ravens Academy
Overview
Ravens Academy has undergone "rapid improvement" since its previous inadequate rating, now delivering a "Good" quality of education despite significant site disruption. Pupils learn an "ambitious curriculum" and develop "detailed knowledge" while maintaining high behavioural standards and a strong sense of community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-planned, ensuring new content builds on prior learning and helping pupils develop a "lot of useful knowledge".
- Reading is prioritised with effective phonics teaching, enabling pupils, including those with special educational needs, to learn to read with "fluency".
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils are "friendly and respectful", concentrate hard, and benefit from clear routines and consistent policy application.
- Personal development is effective, with pupils articulating "mature views" on topics such as friendships and healthy eating.
- The trust provides "strong support", including professional development communities and close oversight of safeguarding.
Areas to improve
- Staff must receive better support to deliver the curriculum consistently, ensuring pupils can "apply their learning in depth" to build a richer body of knowledge.
- The school must review actions to improve attendance, as it remains "lower than it should be" and a minority of pupils miss too much education.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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