Partnerships

EXPERT TEACHERS, ALWAYS LERNING - SO EVERY CHILD THRIVES

As an innovative school, we continually strive to improve our practice and that begins with teachers and support staff as reflective learners who are continually striving to develop and become even better. We learn from each other and through partnerships with other schools and organisations and reflect on our practice in order to provide the best quality education for the children in our care. Together, we are stronger and achieve greater things.

Proudly part of Wandle Learning Trust - providing an outstanding education for all – no excuses.
Teachers new to the profession access expert support for teacher training through the Wandle Teaching School Hub.
As the teacher and curriculum development arm, the Wandle Learning Partnership provides our teachers with direct access to innovation in teaching and learning.
Wandle English Hub’s training programme keeps the Ravenstone reading offer ahead of the game.
With so many of our Year 6 children securing a place at Chestnut Grove Academy, collaboration is frequent and essential.
Our Deputy Headteacher is part of the London South West Maths Hub leadership team and Ravenstone is used to showcase beacon practice across the region.
The Ravenstone Maths Curriculum holds National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics teaching resources at its core, which our Deputy Headteacher co-wrote for schools to access nationally.
We may be an academy, but we still benefit from Wandsworth Local Authority’s development programmes.
Through Sarah Turner Counselling, school based therapeutic services can be accessed.
Every week, our year groups alternate visiting Balham Library.
In collaboration with the EEF, Literacy Tree’s Writing Roots programme is at the core of our English: Writing curriculum.
Supporting our children to become emotionally literate is the goal of our Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) programme from Barnado’s.
When access to our on site Forest School is not enough, Ravenstone children can access Wild Bears Forest School during school holidays.
All children learning to read is a priority for us and the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds programme guarantees this.
Ravenstone is ‘Rights Aware’ - we secured the silver standard as a Rights Respecting School.
In June 2025, Ravenstone signed a pledge to become a School of Sanctuary for refugees.
Balham Ballers lead our lunchtime sports provision for children form Year 1 to 6 and the school’s football team, and provide specialist teaching support weekly.
Italian lessons from Reception to Year 6 are provided through the Italian Consulate.
Road Safety GB provides our eldest children with the annual Bikeability programme.
With the EEF, for 2025-26, we are part of a writing research project.
Balham Community Centre’s Schools Out Club provides after school and holiday care here at Ravenstone.
Supporting the development of the next generation of teachers, we welcome students from Roehampton annually.