Ravensdale Junior School
URN: 147399 • Derby DE3 9EY
Overview
- Name
- Ravensdale Junior School
- URN
- 147399
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- TRANSFORM TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Heather Tarrant (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332512373
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Devonshire Drive, Derby DE3 9EY
Summary
Ravensdale Junior School is a mixed primary academy located in Derby, catering to approximately 351 pupils across Years 3 to 6. The school is part of the Transform Trust and is committed to fostering a multicultural and inclusive environment. With a focus on kindness, the school promotes a culture that enhances social interactions and emotional well-being among students. The recent Ofsted report (September 2023) highlighted the school's effective behaviour strategies and its calm learning atmosphere.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to support the intellectual development of all children, ensuring that each pupil is challenged and supported according to their individual needs. Ravensdale Junior School also emphasizes the importance of strong relationships between staff and students, which are nurtured through both academic and enrichment activities.
Situated in a residential area, the school shares its campus with Ravensdale Infant School, promoting a cohesive community feel. The extensive outdoor facilities, including all-weather playgrounds and a sports field, provide ample opportunities for physical activity and outdoor learning. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school, fostering a collaborative approach to their children's education.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to support the intellectual development of all children, ensuring that each pupil is challenged and supported according to their individual needs. Ravensdale Junior School also emphasizes the importance of strong relationships between staff and students, which are nurtured through both academic and enrichment activities.
Situated in a residential area, the school shares its campus with Ravensdale Infant School, promoting a cohesive community feel. The extensive outdoor facilities, including all-weather playgrounds and a sports field, provide ample opportunities for physical activity and outdoor learning. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school, fostering a collaborative approach to their children's education.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- IT Services (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
- We are part of Transform Trust. To find out more about the Trust please go to: www.transformtrust.co.uk (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Griffe Field Primary School (78.6)
- Lawn Primary School (77.6)
- Griffe Field Primary School (77.4)
- Homefields Primary School (77.3)
- Lawn Primary School (77.0)
Key details
- LA
- Derby
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- TRANSFORM TRUST
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 351
- Boys
- 177
- Girls
- 174
- FSM %
- 35.30
- Open date
- 2019-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 351 | 177 | 174 | 360 | 35.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 352 | 179 | 173 | 360 | 30.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 351 | 182 | 169 | 360 | 25.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 351 | 182 | 169 | 360 | 25.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 355 | 192 | 163 | 360 | 25.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 350 | 190 | 160 | 360 | 20.00 |
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