Ravensbury Community School
100%
Capacity
473
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Ravensbury Community School
Ravensbury Community School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 473 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Chris Bolton, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9511th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 70th out of 122 in Manchester.
Ravensbury Community School is a popular choice with families — it received 105 applications for 60 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 62 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ravensbury Community School include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, as well as clubs including Science Club, Eco Club, Drama, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 55.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, Ravensbury Community 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Tartan Street, Manchester, Manchester, M11 4EG |
| Headteacher | Chris Bolton |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 473 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 55.6% |
| School Capacity | 473 / 472 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (6 Jun 2024): School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9511th of 13,686
Nationally
1383rd of 2,065
In North West
70th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
44%
'23/24
55%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
105
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
62 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Tartan Street, Manchester
Manchester, M11 4EG
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