The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 243
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 26.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr James Blake (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Whitegates, Codnor, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 9QD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWaingroves Primary School
Primary · 580m away
The Ripley Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Ripley Junior School
Primary · 2.2km away
Loscoe CofE Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.2km away
Ripley Infant School
Primary · 2.3km away
Lons Infant School
Primary · 2.5km away
Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled's Ofsted rating?
Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled?
Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled currently has 243 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled take?
Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled?
Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled is in Ripley, DE5 9QD, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled have a sixth form?
No, Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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