Ravenshall School
Community special school in Dewsbury (Kirklees).
Location
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At Ravenshall we aim to enable all our pupils to feel safe, secure and valued. We support them to reach their full potential, to make positive contributions placing our pupils at the centre of our agenda. At Ravenshall School we aim to promote equality of opportunity for every member of the school community regardless of gender, race or disability.
Effective emotional and social communicators. As independent and creative as possible. Healthy in body and mind. Able to form healthy and safe relationships. Confident and committed to lifelong learning. Happy, engaged and included members of their community. Skilled in numeracy and literacy.
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In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 107799
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 5 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Constituency
- Dewsbury and Batley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Hoffmann | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie Douglas | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Gary Holden | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Gary Denison | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Ashley Hunter | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Charlotte Gray-Sharpe | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Sufyan Patel | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mr Rik Robinson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Sarah Lee Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Kirsty Dickinson Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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