The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 56 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 613
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 23.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Head
- Mr Reuben Anderson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Ravenswood Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 5TU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeaton Manor School
Secondary · 747m away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
Primary · 806m away
Chillingham Road Primary School
Primary · 813m away
Cragside Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Benfield School
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Walkergate Community School
Primary · 1.5km away
Benton Park Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ravenswood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ravenswood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ravenswood Primary School?
Ravenswood Primary School currently has 613 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ravenswood Primary School take?
Ravenswood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ravenswood Primary School?
Ravenswood Primary School is in Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5TU, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ravenswood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ravenswood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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