Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Ripley, DE5 3BD · Derbyshire · primary school
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76th 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 — 7.7/10 against 1,807 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved this, compared to the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs for recorder, ukulele, drumming, glockenspiel, electronic music production, violin, cello, and flute, alongside choir and Young Voices. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 359 pupils against a stated capacity of 382. 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 school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the nursery phase? How are the various music clubs scheduled to ensure all interested pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Ripley St John’s Church of England Primary School and Nursery continues to be a good school, described as a "happy, inclusive and welcoming" community where pupils feel safe and well cared for. The report highlights "strong and reflective leadership" and an "ambitious and inclusive curriculum" that supports pupils’ spiritual, social, moral and cultural development exceptionally well.
Strengths
- The school promotes pupils’ spiritual, social, moral and cultural development "exceptionally well" through diverse trips and visits.
- There is an "exceptionally strong" culture of reading, with an inviting library and high-quality storytelling that prepares pupils to be responsible citizens.
- Children make a "very positive start" in the early years, benefiting from stimulating learning spaces and well-established routines.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported" and fully included in school life.
- Staff morale is "positive and united," with teachers demonstrating strong subject knowledge and engaging lesson planning.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers move on to new learning before ensuring all pupils have understood, leading to gaps in knowledge; staff must better check understanding before progressing.
- Expectations for spelling accuracy are not consistently high across all year groups, with some errors left unchallenged; staff need skills to secure consistent expectations so pupils achieve more.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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
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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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