Orion Ravensworth is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Orion Ravensworth currently has around 275 pupils on roll, which is about 65% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.8% boys and 42.2% girls. Around 39.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 39.3%. african pupils make up about 14.9% , followed by other white at 12%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ravensworth Road, London, SE9 4LW |
| Website: | www.orionravensworth.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02088574181 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bromley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Andrew Bocchi |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142233 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 275 |
| Number of Boys: | 159 |
| Number of Girls: | 116 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 39.30% | 108 |
| African | 14.90% | 41 |
| Other White | 12.00% | 33 |
| Other Mixed | 8.40% | 23 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.20% | 17 |
| Caribbean | 4.70% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 7 |
| Other Black | 2.20% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 1.80% | 5 |
| Indian | 1.80% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion Ravensworth Ravensworth Road , Mottingham SE9 4LW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mottingham Primary School Ravensworth Road , Mottingham SE9 4LW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Harting Road , Mottingham SE9 4JR | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Harting Road , Mottingham SE9 4JR | - not rated | 643 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit Witherston Way , Eltham SE9 3JN | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU | 3out of 4 | 2,382 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , SE9 2SU | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | - not rated | 2,532 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,532 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres Tutorial Class C/O Greenacres School , Witherston Way SE9 3JN | - not rated | 658 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's Prep School 106-110 Southwood Road , New Eltham SE9 3QS | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington House School Grange Drive , BR7 5ES | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lollipops School (At Bramble House) Lollipops Child Care Limited , 88 Southwood Road SE9 3QT | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.