Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School
Derby, DE72 3SU · Derbyshire · primary school
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144th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.3/10 against 2,880 of them, against 3.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. However, 0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 75 pupils against a stated capacity of 133. 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 do not reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children transitioning between key stages? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the lower attainment bands?
What Ofsted said about Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this small school where they feel “happy and safe” and believe “everyone is welcome here.” The report describes an “ambitious curriculum” with clear learning endpoints, supported by staff who know their pupils well and foster resilience. Overall effectiveness is judged as Good, reflecting strong personal development and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, treating others with kindness, while bullying is “rare” and dealt with quickly.
- Leaders have designed a curriculum where learning “builds year by year,” with subject leaders providing effective training to teachers.
- Reading is a high priority; staff teach phonics “consistently well” and pupils develop a “love of reading” through initiatives like ‘Friday library’.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “strong,” with specific support helping them achieve ambitious targets.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils showing an “impressive understanding of the protected characteristics” and respect for different faiths.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always address identified misconceptions or provide feedback, meaning pupils do not always produce work of a “high standard.” Leaders must ensure staff take time to teach pupils how to improve their work.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding” where leaders act swiftly on concerns and staff are well-trained in their duties.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 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
—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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