Ravensdale Junior School is a primary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 7 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.
Ravensdale Junior School currently has around 351 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.4% boys and 49.6% girls. Around 35.3% 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 6.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.7%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 40.2%. pakistani pupils make up about 15.4% , followed by indian at 11.1%
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: | Devonshire Drive, Derby, DE3 9EY |
| Website: | www.ravensdalej.derby.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01332512373 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derby |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Arvinder Badwal |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 147399 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 351 |
| Number of Boys: | 177 |
| Number of Girls: | 174 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 40.20% | 141 |
| Pakistani | 15.40% | 54 |
| Indian | 11.10% | 39 |
| African | 7.40% | 26 |
| White and Asian | 4.60% | 16 |
| Chinese | 4.00% | 14 |
| Other White | 3.70% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.10% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.10% | 11 |
| Other Black | 2.30% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensdale Junior School Devonshire Drive , Mickleover DE3 9EY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensdale Junior School Devonshire Drive , Mickleover DE3 9EY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School Devonshire Drive , Mickleover DE3 9HE | - not rated | 111 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mickleover Primary School Vicarage Road , Mickleover DE3 0EY | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverhill Primary School Draycott Drive , Mickleover DE3 0QE | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Park Community School Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Community Sports College Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 2,775 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | 3out of 4 | 3,277 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bemrose School Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU | 3out of 4 | 2,519 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare's School Rough Heanor Road , Mickleover DE3 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's School Rough Heanor Road , Mickleover DE3 9AZ | - not rated | 901 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple View School 305a Prince Charles Avenue , DE22 4LL | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Grammar School Rykneld Road , Littleover DE23 4BX | - not rated | 2,471 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.