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Ravenshall School

Ravensthorpe Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF12 9EE

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
0%
KS2 expected
5–19
Ages
200
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community special school
Type

About Ravenshall School

Ravenshall School is a community special school in Dewsbury, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 5–19. It has 200 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 57.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Kirklees →
School Type
Community special school
Age Range
Ages 5–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
200 / 200 (100%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

57.1%
Free school meals
14.2%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

89%
Sustained destination
89%
Stayed in education
0%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.6%
Overall absence
25.6%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

35.34
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
5.8
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24
55.68
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24
£51,097
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 15% on leadership pay
↑ +£4,541 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
6
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£30,074
Spend per pupil
£28,132
Income per pupil
40%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Ravensthorpe Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF12 9EE
Phone
01924456811
Headteacher
Rik Robinson

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ravenshall School?
Ravenshall School is a community special school in Dewsbury, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 5–19.
How many pupils does Ravenshall School have?
Ravenshall School has 200 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Ravenshall School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
0% of pupils at Ravenshall School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Ravenshall School?
Ravenshall School is located at Ravensthorpe Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF12 9EE.

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