The short version
Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 167
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 41.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Paula Doleman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Kirk Close, Off Highfield Way, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3RY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRipley Junior School
Primary · Very close
Lons Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Ripley Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Waingroves Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Street Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled
Primary · 2.3km away
Loscoe CofE Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 3.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ripley Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Ripley Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ripley Infant School?
Ripley Infant School currently has 167 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ripley Infant School take?
Ripley Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ripley Infant School?
Ripley Infant School is in Ripley, DE5 3RY, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ripley Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Ripley Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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