THE RAVENSCROFT SCHOOL A TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE in Greater London, Barnet

Education Centre Information: The Ravenscroft School A Technology College:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Barnet
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/08/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: Has Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Total Pupils: 838
Number of boys: 536
Number of girls: 302
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Special Educational Needs:

SEN Priority 1:SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Background:

Ravenscroft School is a co-educational comprehensive school with specialist technology college designation for pupils between 11-18 years. It is located on a single 29-acre site in open countryside between High Barnet and Totteridge. The school recognises the important role that sport plays in the personal, social and physical development of all pupils. Its aim is to promote the role of sport in school through the curriculum and through extra-curricular sports clubs and teams. A wide range of activities is available for pupils. These include clubs for astronomy, chess, basketball, music, football and information and communication technology. The school aims to provide a high quality education in a safe, caring and disciplined environment, so that pupils are equipped to become responsible citizens in a scientific, technological and international community.