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Ravens Academy

Tendring, CO16 8TZPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
41%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#12,402
of 13,686 nationally

About Ravens Academy

Ravens Academy’s headline metrics sit well below the Essex local authority average for primary schools. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined (RWM) is 62%, Ravens Academy achieves just 41%. That gap of 21 percentage points is significant and places the school in the bottom half of primary schools nationally, ranking 12,402 out of 13,686. Within Tendring, it ranks 25th out of 33 schools. The school’s ranking score of 41 puts it firmly in the bottom 50% tier. However, the context matters: 70.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, more than triple the national average, which typically depresses headline attainment figures. The school is also oversubscribed, with 44 applications for 26 places in 2025/26, suggesting strong local demand despite the raw results.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNayland Drive, Clacton-on-Sea, Tendring, CO16 8TZ
HeadteacherMarianne Cartwright
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils302
Free School Meals (FSM)70.4%
School Capacity302 / 210 (144% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryGymnasiumMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

CricketAthleticsSwimmingRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubEco ClubChoirFilm ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Ravens Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.