Ravensfield Primary School

About Ravensfield Primary School

Ravensfield Primary School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across both its most recent graded inspection in 2015 and a subsequent ungraded inspection in 2019, which confirmed the school remains Good. The most telling academic metric for this Tameside primary is its Key Stage 2 performance. While the school’s own SATs results are not provided in the data, the local authority average for primary schools in Tameside sits at 62 per cent of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Ravensfield’s position within this context is worth noting: it is one of 76 state primary schools in the borough, and only one of those holds an Outstanding rating. This places Ravensfield in a solidly performing middle tier, and its consistent Good rating over time suggests stable academic delivery rather than dramatic swings in quality.

The school’s Ofsted breakdown from 2015 gives a clearer picture of its strengths. Leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness were all judged Good, with no category rated lower. The 2019 ungraded inspection found that the school had sustained this quality, meaning the core academic offer has remained reliable for nearly a decade. With 428 pupils on roll against a capacity of 480, the school is not at maximum occupancy, which may reflect its position in a competitive local market where three higher-ranked peers — Broadbottom Church of England, St Raphael’s Catholic, and St John’s CofE Dukinfield — draw some families. For parents focused on academic outcomes, Ravensfield offers a dependable, Good-rated option without the pressure of an oversubscribed Outstanding school.

Ravensfield is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 66 applications for 52 places and 51 first-preference offers made, giving a ratio of 1.27 applicants per place. This suggests strong local demand, though not at the level of the most sought-after schools. The school provides nursery provision for children from age three, which may appeal to families wanting a single-site journey from early years through to Year 6. Facilities include a forest school, sensory room, and music rooms, alongside sports such as swimming, gymnastics and dance. SEND support is broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. This range of provisions, combined with a 41.8 per cent pupil premium rate, indicates a school experienced in supporting a diverse intake. It suits families who value a stable, inclusive primary with good facilities and a consistent Ofsted track record, rather than the highest academic rankings.

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