The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 9% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
9%
-53.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
-9.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 77
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 23%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Anna Spyropoulos
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Vicarage Close, Ravensden, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 2RW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Ravensden CofE Primary Academy a selective school?
No. Ravensden CofE Primary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ravensden CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ravensden CofE Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ravensden CofE Primary Academy?
Ravensden CofE Primary Academy currently has 77 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ravensden CofE Primary Academy take?
Ravensden CofE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ravensden CofE Primary Academy?
Ravensden CofE Primary Academy is in Bedford, MK44 2RW, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ravensden CofE Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ravensden CofE Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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