Ravensden CofE Primary Academy
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9% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — significantly below the national average of around 61%. Progress and context measures may still show positive value-added.
- Expected standard (R+W+M):
- 9%
- Higher standard (R+W+M):
- 0%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 9.0% | 0.0% | 45.0% | 36.0% | 27.0% | 99.0 | 96.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 57.0% | 14.0% | 86.0% | 71.0% | 57.0% | 107.0 | 104.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 67.0% | 0.0% | 83.0% | 83.0% | 67.0% | 111.0 | 105.0 |
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School information
| URN | 148334 |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-11 |
| Headteacher | Anna Spyropoulos |
| Trust | DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | MK44 2RW |
| Latest pupils | 77 |
| FSM eligible | 23.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Vicarage Close, Ravensden, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 2RW
https://www.ravensdenprimary.org/View local authority page1234771316| DfE number | 2011 |
| UKPRN | 10087288 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2021 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 18 Sept 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Academy First Section 5 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Publication date | 18 Sept 2023 |