Headteacher's Welcome
A very warm welcome to Ravenstone Primary School, a thriving and inclusive community in the heart of Balham. It is my privilege to lead such a vibrant school where our values truly shape everything we do - from the moment children walk through our gates, they are known, cared for and encouraged to flourish as confident, curious and kind individuals.
Ravenstone is known for its special ethos, culture, values and strong community feel. We take great pride in what we achieve at Ravenstone and feel the school is in a really good place. We love working with our children and we have high expectations of every child. As our vision states, everything we do as a school is to achieve our vision of children fulfilling their potential in the heart of the community while ensuring they are safe, happy, and learning, with our school values understood and lived by the entire school community. To achieve this, there are three principles central to the continual refinement of the Ravenstone offer and representing what makes us unique:
Nurturing Character and Community: families are at the heart of our school. We know that children thrive when home and school work together, and we are proud of the strong partnerships we build with our families through events, celebrations and shared learning. Beyond academic success, we nurture the whole child - encouraging leadership, creativity and compassion through rich opportunities in sports, the arts, clubs and responsibilities that prepare our pupils for the next stage of their education and life beyond Ravenstone.
Inspiring Learning and Academic Excellence: our carefully designed curriculum is both ambitious and representative, ensuring every child sees themselves reflected in what they learn and feels inspired to aim high. This is made possible by our dedicated team of expert staff, whose commitment to continually improving their practice means that each child receives the very best support to succeed and grow.
Crafting Spaces That Spark Curiosity and Belonging: from our sector-leading Early Years with its purpose-built nursery, Forest School and expansive outdoor classrooms, to our older pupils confidently preparing for secondary school, Ravenstone is a place where every child is valued, challenged and inspired to be the best version of themselves.
We trust from the flavour of what we have to offer that our website provides, and that having visited it, you now understand why, from our perspective, Ravenstone is the perfect choice for your family - whether you are part of the community already or seeking to join.
Keen to see us in action? I warmly invite you to come and see it for yourself. Book a School Tour or join one of our Open Mornings. We look forward to meeting with you.
Mr Francis O’Kane
