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Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Kirklees, WF13 3ASPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
81%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1260 of 13,686 nationally

About Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Parents considering Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School will find a school that is clearly popular with local families. The school is oversubscribed, with 413 pupils on roll against a capacity of 432, suggesting that demand for places is strong. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, its high occupancy rate and Good Ofsted rating provide a solid signal of community confidence. The school is a Church of England voluntary controlled junior school in Kirklees, taking children from ages 7 to 11, and is led by headteacher J L Alderson. Its most recent ungraded inspection, carried out in February 2023, confirmed that the school remains Good, a rating it has held consistently since its last graded inspection in 2012. The school also benefits from a dedicated chapel on site, which reflects its religious character and may appeal to families seeking a school with a clear Christian ethos.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMyrtle Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF13 3AS
HeadteacherJ L Alderson
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils413
Free School Meals (FSM)46.2%
School Capacity413 / 432 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (23 Feb 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallICT SuiteSensory RoomMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingRoundersDanceCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningBook ClubArt ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyProfound Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Source: ravensthorpejuniorschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.