Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled
Ripley, DE5 9QD · Derbyshire · primary school
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117th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.9/10 against 2,740 of them, against 7.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 248 pupils against a stated capacity of 263. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are "well prepared for secondary education" and enjoy a "genuine community spirit" with "nurturing relationships." While outcomes in national tests are "close to national averages" and improving, the inspection identifies specific areas requiring attention, particularly regarding early years provision, the identification of pupil needs, and the rigour of leadership evaluation.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "above-average achievement in mathematics," including for disadvantaged pupils, with "fluency in arithmetic" noted as a strength.
- Reading and phonics outcomes have improved due to "timely support" that helps pupils "close gaps in their knowledge."
- Behaviour is positive; pupils are "polite and well mannered," and staff deal "effectively with the rare instances of poor or unkind behaviour."
- The school provides a "comprehensive personal, social, health and economic education" and enriching extra-curricular opportunities that help pupils develop their character.
- Staff are "happy working at the school" and feel "well supported in their professional development."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify pupils’ needs and barriers to learning "more quickly and accurately," particularly in the early years, to ensure consistent support.
- Staff in the early years must teach the curriculum "more effectively" and engage children in "high-quality interactions."
- Leaders and governors need to adopt a "more rigorous approach to evaluating the quality of provision" and ensure improvements have "demonstrable impact."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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