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Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Myrtle Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF13 3AS

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
77%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
7–11
Ages
413
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Voluntary controlled school
Type

About Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a voluntary controlled school in Dewsbury, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 413 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 51.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 83.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Kirklees →
School Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 7–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
413 / 432 (96%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

51.4%
Free school meals
83.3%
EAL
3.4%
SEN support
34.4%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

77%
Expected standard (RWM)
12%
Higher standard (RWM)
105
Avg reading score
106
Avg maths score

Attendance

6.3%
Overall absence
17.8%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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.

23.48
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24
17.6
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24
15.6
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24
£43,944
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 17% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,234 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
↓ -1 vs 2023/24
4
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.

£6,690
Spend per pupil
£6,905
Income per pupil
49%
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
Myrtle Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF13 3AS
Phone
01924907082
Headteacher
J L Alderson

Teaching Jobs

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Fixed term or temporaryPart time
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SENDCo
Fixed term or temporaryFull time
Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a voluntary controlled school in Dewsbury, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School have?
Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School has 413 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
77% of pupils at Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is located at Myrtle Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF13 3AS.

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