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We are a large, friendly, multi-ethnic, inclusive primary school and nursery situated in Canning Town, East London. We offer outstanding care and support. We aim to provide for all our children's needs and enable them all to achieve their potential and grow into confident and successful citizens of the future. The school is on one floor and is wheelchair friendly, the school is continuously planning to ensure all are safe and secure in a vibrant environment. Ravenscroft Primary School is a very special school where we combine outstanding standards of educational attainment (ranking with the highest attaining primary schools in the country) with a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities. We encourage our pupils to see themselves not just as being part of, and contributing to, our school community but to London, their city. Ravenscroft is growing rapidly – we are now a three-form entry school with a provision for children with autism. We are proud of all our pupils and they are proud of our school. Many of our pupils are with us from Nursery to Y6 but we warmly welcome the pupils who join us at different stages in their school career. We place great emphasis on supporting our pupils to develop their resilience and on encouraging them to become aspirational. Our motto is at the heart of everything we do in school and we expect our pupils to explore, achieve, and fly! As a school we aim to: work as a powerful and innovative team, in partnership with families and carers and with shared goals, to educate our children for the world they will grow up in. have a real sense of shared responsibility. be reflective of our work, responding flexibly and creatively to challenges. provide an environment (indoor and outdoor) that is attractive, friendly, safe, and caring. share our work in a variety of ways – displays, performances, open lessons, etc. welcome and include all pupils in every area of school life and welcome families and carers into the daily life of the school. communicate clearly and honestly. contribute to, and enjoy being part of, the wider community. Be happy! Schools must safeguard and promote the welfare of children who are their pupils. At Ravenscroft, we take very seriously our duty towards all our pupils who have been entrusted to our care and seek to provide a school environment where all children are safe, secure, valued, respected, and listened to. Our curriculum is designed to ensure that our children have the opportunity to learn and reflect on the values that underpin our lives. There are many cross-curricular opportunities embedded which support the development of an understanding and appreciation of British Values. Through promoting British values, we expect our children to become responsible citizens for the future who show mutual respect and tolerance of others, value their liberty, and understand the rules of law and democracy. Their experiences in Ravenscroft support and promote British Values in all aspects of school life. Democracy for instance is embedded by pupils understanding that our governors are mainly elected and by children being involved in several decision-making processes. The Rule of Law is evident for example in the school’s hierarchical structure and the high standards of behavior expected and maintained in the school. Also, the school adheres strictly to national laws relating to attendance, national assessments, healthy food, etc. Individual Liberties are evident throughout the curriculum and individual rights such as the freedom to wear certain clothing relating to their religion are clear to pupils. Mutual Respect and Tolerance are apparent in school not only daily but also when they are highlighted as families join us to celebrate the work done by children as part of religious festivals. View full school

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential, and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world. Ravenscroft serves students in Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and is divided into three divisions: Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School, each with individual directors. The enrollment of the School is approximately 1,190 students. Through our Strategic Plan implementation, Ravenscroft will build upon its status as the premier comprehensive, independent college preparatory school in our community and will become a preeminent academic institution in the Southeast. The critical elements of our vision include a commitment to the following: Provide a rich and appropriately challenging curriculum taught with passion by a nurturing and knowledgeable faculty. Enhance our contribution to become a more valued member of our community and increase our diversity to reflect our area better. Promote a working and learning environment that expects and celebrates mutual respect, personal responsibility, ethical leadership, and a sense of humor. Inspire our School community to value the educational journey as much as the outcome. Our values ground our School, programs, and initiatives in the Ravenscroft community's most critical aspects - people and their collective growth. They reflect our legacy of excellence with an inspired commitment to the future. A student's mind is engaged by a developmentally appropriate and balanced college preparatory program emphasizing inquiry, critical thinking, and a love of learning. A student's character is enhanced, and horizons are broadened through leadership, extracurricular, community service, and global study/travel opportunities. A student's talents are cultivated, and a comprehensive program of Fine Arts enriches the creative mind. A student's fitness and physical wellness are promoted through a complete physical education and interscholastic athletic program emphasizing lifelong health, discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. A student's faith is developed as we embrace the Judeo-Christian tradition of Ravenscroft and respect each individual's religious beliefs. As a community, we will model and teach values such as honor, respect, responsibility, and compassion. Our global education and experiences are woven into all three of our divisions and include academic studies, cultural immersion, language proficiency, research opportunities, and service-learning. Starting in PreK and throughout the entire educational journey, students are exposed to the language and cultural development. From speaking fluent Mandarin to serving schools-in-need in Zambia or Costa Rica, Ravenscroft's global programming provides students with culture, curriculum, special events, and global experience opportunities spanning many boundaries. "Our Global Initiatives are a springboard providing students with culture, curriculum, and global experience opportunities which challenge, expand, and shape their views on shared academic, cultural and civic values spanning international boundaries." A Ravenscroft education has these values at its core. Lead From Here is a one-of-a-kind educational framework that has transformed our school culture and curriculum to imbue our students with these values, teach them leadership skills, and equip them to take their place as citizen leaders in a complex, multicultural world. Lead From Here enhances Ravenscroft's rigorous academic program. It helps develop children who are confident and have high aspirations — they will thrive as students today and change tomorrow's world. Ravenscroft's rigorous academic program helps Ravens thrive as students today and prepares them to be adults tomorrow. We cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills and believe that strong written and verbal communication skills are at the heart of exceptional education and a successful career. View full school