Ravensmere Infant School is a primary school in Beccles, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. 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.
Ravensmere Infant School currently has around 31 pupils on roll, which is about 52% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 71% boys and 29% girls. Around 12.9% 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 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (96.8%).
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: | Fredericks Road, Beccles, NR34 9UL |
| Website: | www.ravensmere.suffolk.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01502713420 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Suffolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Louise Creed |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143491 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 60 |
| Number of Pupils: | 31 |
| Number of Boys: | 22 |
| Number of Girls: | 9 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 96.80% | 30 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensmere Infant School Fredericks Road , NR34 9UL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albert Pye Community Primary School Frederick's Road , NR34 9UL | 3out of 4 | 23 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albert Pye Community Primary School Frederick's Road , NR34 9UL | - not rated | 23 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School Ringsfield Road , NR34 9PQ | - not rated | 615 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School Ringsfield Road , NR34 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beccles High School Castle Hill , NR34 7BQ | 2out of 4 | 550 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Leman High School Ringsfield Road , NR34 9PG | - not rated | 693 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Leman High School Ringsfield Road , NR34 9PG | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beccles Middle School Castle Hill , NR34 7BQ | - not rated | 550 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worlingham Middle School Garden Lane , Worlingham NR34 7SB | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.