Ravenshead CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Welcome to Ravenshead C of E Primary School! We are a popular school, set in enviable grounds, situated in the leafy village of Ravenshead. There are currently 360 pupils on roll in mixed year group and single year group classes.
Mrs Emma Johnson (Headteacher) View large version of image Close large version of image at Ravenshead C of E Primary School, our distinctly Christian ethos is at the heart of everything we do. Our vision and values are inspired by the teachings of Corinthians, where love and kindness are the guiding principles.
Our school's vision is deeply rooted in the teachings of Christianity, with kindness, hope, courage, and respect forming the foundation of our ethos. We believe that by embodying these values, we can create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can flourish.
Our vision is inspired by the words in Corinthians: "Let love and kindness be the motivation behind all that you do" (1 Corinthians 16.14) This verse encapsulates the essence of our school community, where love and kindness drive our actions and interactions, creating a supportive and compassionate environment for all.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Book Club
- Choir
- Computing
- Music
- Orchestra
- OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning)
- Protective Behaviours
- Forest School
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Music MarkMusic
- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 131814
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Constituency
- Sherwood Forest
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1999
Governing body (9 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Nicola Thomas Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Adam Philip Warsop | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Neil Brown | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Samantha Cope | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Emma Johnson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Gemma Mary Bodill | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sophie Keightley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sarah Page | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · until 2029 |
| Revd Kate Byrom | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2018 |
| Mrs Sue Henson | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2016 · until 2028 |
| Janet Castle Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Alexandra Sutcliffe Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record