Ravenswood Primary School
Foundation primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne (Newcastle upon Tyne).
Location
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Welcome to Ravenswood Primary School. Our school is a member of the Ouseburn Learning Trust and is one of Newcastle's largest Primary Schools. It is situated in extensive grounds in North Heaton, just three miles to the east of the city centre. Our school caters for a wonderful cultural and social mix of children, aged 3 to 11 years, and has a three form entry.
We have a nursery unit for children aged 3+, we currently offer both 15 and 30 hour places. As headteacher of this vibrant school, I feel proud and privileged to work in partnership with the pupils and families of the community.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 108475
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (17 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Simon Mather | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Colin Dixon Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2025 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Philippa Brock | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Laura Carr | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Simon Wakefield | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Karley Ryan | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Headteacher Reuben Anderson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Dr Chris Woolley | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Emma Mullen | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Gulbarg Atwal-Churchley | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jonelle Mason | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Colin Dixon | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Estelle Jackson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sandra Reddie | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Suzanne Adcock | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mr Pram Nayak | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2018 · until 2030 |
| Father Jonathan Lawson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · until 2028 |
| Ms Ailsa Nokes | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2014 · until 2030 |
| Miss Loujane Fawzi Alasi Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Simon Mather Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
| Ms Lucy Horlock Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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