Ravensdale Junior School
98%
Capacity
351
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About Ravensdale Junior School
Parents considering Ravensdale Junior School will find strong signals of satisfaction from those already there. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering responses from September 2024 to September 2025, a very high 93% of the 67 parents who responded said they would recommend the school to others. That's a compelling figure. Looking at the detail, 91% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 97% felt their child is safe. The school is also popular in practical terms: with 351 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, it is very close to full, suggesting it is a well-regarded choice for families in Derby. While the school does not have a religious character, its facilities include a chapel, which is an unusual feature for a state junior school and may appeal to some families.
Academically, Ravensdale Junior School performs around the middle of the pack in Derby. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 58% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is slightly above the Derby local authority average of 55%, placing the school 24th out of 58 primary schools in the area. Results are strongest in maths, where 72% met the expected standard and the average scaled score was 104. Reading and writing both saw 64% of pupils hitting the expected mark. At the higher standard, 22% achieved it in maths, but only 4% did so across all three subjects. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2023, rated it Good across the board, including for behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. This continues a pattern of Good ratings stretching back to its previous inspection in 2013.
The school offers a solid range of facilities for a junior school, including a library, sports hall, gymnasium, and outdoor playground, plus playing fields. Clubs include drama, choir, science club and chess, while sports on offer are football, gymnastics, netball and dance. For families with children who have additional needs, Ravensdale has a broad SEND offer, with provisions for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, and physical disabilities. That said, the Parent View data on SEND support had no responses, so it is hard to gauge parent satisfaction in that area. The school is a good fit for Derby families who want a well-regarded, non-faith state junior school with a strong parent community and a balanced academic record, particularly for those whose children have strengths in maths.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 7 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Devonshire Drive, Derby, Derby, DE3 9EY |
| Headteacher | Arvinder Badwal |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Number of Pupils | 351 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.3% |
| School Capacity | 351 / 360 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 15 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8470th of 13,686
Nationally
788th of 1,353
In East Midlands
24th of 58
In Derby
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
58%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
67 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British40.2%
- Asian32.5%
- Mixed10.8%
- White (other)3.7%
- Black2.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
8
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ravensdale Junior School
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Contact Information
Devonshire Drive, Derby
Derby, DE3 9EY
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