The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (144% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 302
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 70.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Marianne Cartwright
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Inadequate
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Location
Nayland Drive, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8TZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Clare's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Minerva Independent School
Independent · 844m away
Lift Clacton
Secondary · 986m away
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cann Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
White Hall Academy and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Alton Park Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Leas School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ravens Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ravens Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ravens Academy?
Ravens Academy currently has 302 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ravens Academy take?
Ravens Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ravens Academy?
Ravens Academy is in Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 8TZ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ravens Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ravens Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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