The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 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
- 370
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 36.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Christopher Howarth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Dannah Street, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Ripley Academy
Secondary · 634m away
Lons Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ripley Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Waingroves Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ripley Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled
Primary · 1.4km away
Swanwick Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Street Lane Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery currently has 370 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery take?
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is in Ripley, DE5 3BD, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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