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Ravens Wood School
Oakley Road, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HP, Bromley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.8 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,592
Capacity
1,439
Ages
11–19
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 38% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 74%, while 46% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, parents may want to consider the school's LocaleIQ score of 58.8, which suggests room for improvement compared to other institutions.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.1 | Top 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 74% | Top 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 46% | Top 44% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 75% | Top 20% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 40% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.5%
White Other6.8%
Black African5.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Asian Other2.2%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Indian1.1%
Other1.0%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.36944, 0.03564 · BR2 8HP
School details
Local authorityBromley
RegionLondon
URN136517
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Ravens Wood School rated by Ofsted?
Ravens Wood School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2018.
Is Ravens Wood School a good school?
Ravens Wood School scores 58.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ravens Wood School in GCSEs?
Ravens Wood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.1. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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