Located in Liverpool, Ravenscroft Community Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

Ravenscroft Community Primary School currently has around 212 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.1% boys and 51.9% girls. Around 49.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.6%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Ebony Way, Liverpool, L33 1XT
Website: www.ravenscroftcp.co.uk/
Telephone: 01514778290
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Knowsley
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Odile Coleman
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 104444

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 16/10/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 236
Number of Pupils: 212
Number of Boys: 102
Number of Girls: 110

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 33.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British81.60%173
Other White6.10%13
Pakistani1.90%4
Other (any other ethnic group)1.40%3
Other Black1.40%3
White and Asian1.40%3
African1.40%3
White and Black Caribbean0.90%2
White and Black African0.90%2
Other Asian0.50%1
Indian0.50%1
Irish0.50%1
Other Mixed0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.50%1
Unclassified0.50%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Below Average (-2.6)
Writing: Average (-1.9)
Maths: Well Below Average (-4.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
40%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
104.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
100.0
Town average
103.5
Local authority average
103.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ravenscroft Community Primary School
Ebony Way , Tower Hill L33 1XT
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
English Martyrs' Primary School
Tower Hill Estate , Kirkby L33 2DG
- not rated 610 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Eastcroft Park School
Hollinghurst Road , Tower Hill L33 1EB
3out of 4 620 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Moorfield , Tower Hill L33 1DZ
- not rated 628 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Overdale County Junior School
Roughwood Drive , Kirkby L33 9UW
- not rated 741 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
All Saints Catholic High School
Roughwood Drive , Kirkby L33 8XF
3out of 4 1,177 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Ruffwood School
Roughwood Drive , Northwood L33 8XF
- not rated 1,177 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
All Saints Catholic High School
Bewley Drive , Kirkby L32 9PQ
- not rated 2,257 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kirkby Sports College Centre for Learning
Bracknell Avenue , Kirkby L32 9PP
- not rated 2,637 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Brookfield High School
Bracknell Avenue , Southdene L32 9PP
- not rated 2,637 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northfield School
Bramcote Walk , Northwood L33 9UR
- not rated 709 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Knowsley Northern Primary Support Centre
Bramcote Walk , Northwood L33 9UR
- not rated 709 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Millbridge School
Mill Lane , Kirkby L32 2AX
- not rated 1,208 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Parkfield School
Bracknell Avenue , Southdene L32 9PW
- not rated 2,564 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Activate
The Bracknell Centre , L32 9PW
- not rated 2,670 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.