Ravensmead Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 8QD · Staffordshire · primary school
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187th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 the 3,769 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| 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.
Ravensmead Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% 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 June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 1.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Audley Climbing, Colouring Club, Chess Club, Multi Skills, Gardening, Hama Beads, Art and craft club, and SPaG games. Sports include netball and football, while the choir provides musical opportunities. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 317 pupils against a stated capacity of 400. 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
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the current attainment figures and national expectations? What specific strategies are used to improve results in the higher standard areas? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Ravensmead Primary School
Overview
Ravensmead Primary School is described as a place where "positive relationships lie at the heart" of the community, fostering a culture of "respect, kindness" and high aspirations. Leaders have driven recent improvements to ensure all pupils can achieve their best, resulting in a calm, orderly environment where pupils feel safe and proud.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning" and behave well, describing the school as "unique, fun, friendly and fair".
- Reading is prioritised with a "consistent and precise" phonics programme, ensuring most pupils become "fluent and confident readers".
- The school promotes personal development well through "wider opportunities" such as visits to Parliament, learning musical instruments, and various sports.
- Attendance is high due to "effective systems to track attendance" and support for those frequently absent.
- Staff morale is "very high" and leaders are sensitive to workload, while governors work closely to address development priorities.
Areas to improve
- Assessment approaches are inconsistent; in some subjects, teachers do not effectively check knowledge retention or adapt teaching to "close gaps in pupils’ knowledge".
- The school has not evaluated curriculum delivery effectively in some subjects, meaning weaknesses are not identified and addressed "swiftly enough", hindering pupil achievement.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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