Located in Bedford, Ravensden CofE Primary Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Ravensden CofE Primary Academy currently has around 77 pupils on roll, which is about 68% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 67.5% boys and 32.5% girls. Around 23.0% 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 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (67.5%).
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: | Vicarage Close, Bedford, MK44 2RW |
| Website: | https://www.ravensdenprimary.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01234771316 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bedford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Anna Spyropoulos |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 148334 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/07/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 114 |
| Number of Pupils: | 77 |
| Number of Boys: | 52 |
| Number of Girls: | 25 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 67.50% | 52 |
| White and Asian | 7.80% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 6.50% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.50% | 5 |
| African | 2.60% | 2 |
| Other White | 2.60% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 2.60% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 2.60% | 2 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensden CofE Primary Academy Vicarage Close , Ravensden MK44 2RW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensden CofE VA Primary School Vicarage Close , Ravensden MK44 2RW | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilden CofE VA Primary School High Street , Wilden MK44 2PB | 3out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Renhold VC Primary School Church End , MK41 0LU | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Putnoe Primary School Church Lane , MK41 0DH | - not rated | 3,013 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive , MK41 8PX | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive , MK41 8PX | 2out of 4 | 2,418 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Middle School Church Lane , MK41 0DH | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Lodge Avenue Lane , MK44 2PY | - not rated | 995 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School Renhold Road , MK44 2PT | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.