Ravensden CofE VA Primary School
URN: 109623 • Bedford MK44 2RW
Overview
- Name
- Ravensden CofE VA Primary School
- URN
- 109623
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 35.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anna Spyropoulos (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Vicarage Close, Bedford MK44 2RW
Summary
Ravensden CofE VA Primary School is a mixed voluntary aided primary school located in Bedford, with a current enrollment of 99 pupils against a capacity of 114. The school emphasizes a Christian ethos, fostering a supportive environment that promotes both academic and personal development. The school's vision and values are deeply rooted in its Christian foundation, encouraging respect, responsibility, and resilience among students.
The curriculum at Ravensden is designed to provide a well-rounded education, integrating core subjects with opportunities for creative learning and personal growth. The school aims to equip students with the skills necessary for their future, while also instilling a sense of community and belonging. With a focus on British values, the school encourages students to engage with their local community and develop a sense of civic responsibility.
Ravensden CofE VA Primary School also supports families through various initiatives, including assistance for those eligible for free school meals, which currently stands at 8.4% of the student population. The school is committed to fostering strong relationships with parents and the wider community, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in a nurturing environment.
The curriculum at Ravensden is designed to provide a well-rounded education, integrating core subjects with opportunities for creative learning and personal growth. The school aims to equip students with the skills necessary for their future, while also instilling a sense of community and belonging. With a focus on British values, the school encourages students to engage with their local community and develop a sense of civic responsibility.
Ravensden CofE VA Primary School also supports families through various initiatives, including assistance for those eligible for free school meals, which currently stands at 8.4% of the student population. The school is committed to fostering strong relationships with parents and the wider community, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in a nurturing environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Great Denham Primary School (75.3)
- Great Barford Lower School (73.7)
- Castle Newnham School (71.3)
- Gravenhurst Lower School (70.2)
- Greenfield CofE VC Lower School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bedford
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 114
- Pupils
- 99
- Boys
- 59
- Girls
- 40
- FSM %
- 8.40
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2020-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 99 | 59 | 40 | 114 | 8.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 99 | 59 | 40 | 114 | 8.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 99 | 59 | 40 | 114 | 8.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 99 | 59 | 40 | 114 | 8.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 99 | 59 | 40 | 114 | 8.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 99 | 59 | 40 | 114 | 8.40 |
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