Ravenshall School
Community special school · Ages 5–19 · Dewsbury, Kirklees
Ravenshall School is a special school in Dewsbury, Kirklees for ages 5–19. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 21 November 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Ravensthorpe Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9EE
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 5–19
- Council
- Kirklees
- Pupils on roll
- 212 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 57.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 21 November 2024
Strengths
- “At Ravenshall School, learning is an exciting adventure and pupils have an incredible journey every single day.”
- “The school empowers pupils in a caring, supportive manner.”
- “The pupils grow in confidence and produce amazing work in all curriculum areas.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 14 January 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
What a pass unlocks for Ravenshall School
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices and rents, broadband and transport around the school
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Kirklees.
- Rida Boys High School 0.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Rida Girls High School 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Madni Academy 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Paradise Primary School 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Al-Furqaan Preparatory School 1.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Branch Christian School 1.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Ethos College 1.8 mi School remains Outstanding
- Brian Jackson College 2.5 mi No Ofsted grade