Ravensworth Terrace Primary School

About Ravensworth Terrace Primary School

Ravensworth Terrace Primary School in Gateshead is a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 4 to 11, currently home to 382 pupils against a capacity of 420. That leaves a small amount of headroom, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 92 applications for just 49 places, with 48 of those going to first-preference families. The oversubscription ratio sits at 1.88, meaning nearly two families compete for every spot. The pupil body is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage: 22.8% of children are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average for primary schools and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic need. Headteacher Andrew Ramanandi leads a school that has held a Good rating from Ofsted since its most recent inspection in 2024, though its previous inspection in 2011 rated it Outstanding across the board.

Academically, Ravensworth Terrace performs solidly against local benchmarks. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 69% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is five percentage points above the Gateshead local authority average of 64%. The school ranks 23rd out of 61 primary schools in the borough, placing it in the top 40% locally and in a similar percentile nationally. Individual subject scores are reassuring: average reading and maths scores sit at 106 and 105 respectively, both above the national benchmark of 100. At the higher standard, 26% of pupils achieved in reading and 20% in maths, though writing at the higher level drops to 11%. Ofsted’s breakdown notes that personal development is Outstanding, while quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management are all rated Good. Early years provision is also Good.

The school offers a broad set of facilities including an ICT suite, forest school area, gymnasium, sensory room, music rooms and an outdoor playground, plus a chapel on site. Sports provision covers swimming, cricket, netball, dance and football, and there are clubs for eco activities, drama, art and film. SEND support is extensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health needs. For families considering alternatives, the nearest Outstanding-rated primary is St Joseph's Catholic Junior School in Birtley, 0.7 km away. Ravensworth Terrace suits families who want a well-subscribed, community-focused primary with strong SEND provision and above-average KS2 outcomes, particularly those who value personal development and a wide range of enrichment activities.

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