The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 57% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 5–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 57.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mr Rik Robinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Ravensthorpe Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRida Boys High School
Independent · 442m away
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Boothroyd Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Diamond Wood Community Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Overthorpe CofE Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ravenshall School's Ofsted rating?
Ravenshall School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ravenshall School?
Ravenshall School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ravenshall School take?
Ravenshall School caters for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is Ravenshall School?
Ravenshall School is in Dewsbury, WF12 9EE, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ravenshall School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ravenshall School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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