The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.1
4.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
75%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 238 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 123 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,592
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- IMPACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Melanie Lester (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oakley Road, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Ravens Wood School a selective school?
No. Ravens Wood School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ravens Wood School's Ofsted rating?
Ravens Wood School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ravens Wood School?
Ravens Wood School currently has 1,592 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ravens Wood School take?
Ravens Wood School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ravens Wood School?
Ravens Wood School is in Bromley, BR2 8HP, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ravens Wood School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ravens Wood School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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