200
Pupils · 2024/25
12%
EAL · 2024/25
26%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 12/02/2019
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityKirklees
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio5.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Ravenshall School · All-through · Kirklees
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
200
Pupil : teacher ratio
5.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
12%
FSM eligible
59%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
26%
Contact
Address
Ravensthorpe Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9EE
Local authority
Kirklees
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 200 | 5.8 | 100% | 12% | 59% | 9% | 26% |
| 2023/24 | 209 | 6.0 | 100% | 14% | 60% | 9% | 26% |
| 2022/23 | 206 | 6.1 | 100% | 18% | 56% | 10% | 32% |
| 2021/22 | 201 | 6.3 | 100% | 22% | 55% | 10% | 41% |
| 2020/21 | 199 | 6.4 | 100% | 30% | 43% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 191 | 6.5 | 100% | 35% | 56% | 10% | 31% |
| 2017/18 | 193 | 7.2 | 100% | 34% | 55% | 8% | 27% |
| 2016/17 | 185 | 6.8 | 100% | 40% | 56% | 7% | 21% |
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