The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 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 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 18 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 87
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 18.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Paul Bridgmount (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Derby Road, Risley, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3SU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFriesland School
Secondary · 886m away
Ladycross Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Spring Valley School
Independent · 1.8km away
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Brackenfield Special School
Special school · 2.1km away
Cloudside Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Wilsthorpe School
Secondary · 2.2km away
Harrington Junior School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School?
Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School currently has 87 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School take?
Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School?
Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School is in Derby, DE72 3SU, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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