Ravenbank Primary School
88%
Capacity
368
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Ravenbank Primary School
Ravenbank Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Warrington community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 368 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Ravenbank Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jill Sach, it falls under Warrington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1236th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 55 in Warrington.
Ravenbank Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 30 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ravenbank Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Gymnastics, Netball, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Drama, Science Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Warrington, Ravenbank Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Pepper Street, Lymm, Warrington, WA13 0JT |
| Headteacher | Jill Sach |
| Local Authority | Warrington |
| Number of Pupils | 368 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.3% |
| School Capacity | 368 / 420 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1236th of 13,686
Nationally
149th of 2,065
In North West
9th of 55
In Warrington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
81%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
80
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pepper Street, Lymm
Warrington, WA13 0JT
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