Ravenswood Primary School

About Ravenswood Primary School

Ravenswood Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Newcastle upon Tyne community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 613 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 690 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Ravenswood Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Reuben Anderson, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5656th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 55 in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Ravenswood Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 171 applications for 61 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Ravenswood Primary School include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Swimming, Netball, as well as clubs including Science Club, Eco Club, Art Club, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, Ravenswood Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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