Street Lane Primary School
Ripley, DE5 8NE · Derbyshire · primary school
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55th 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 — 7.8/10 against 3,597 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Street Lane Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Activities include cheerleading, dance, gymnastics, multi-sports, cooking, and team games. Arts provision features sewing and an art event at Nottingham Trent University.
Getting in
The published school roll is 93 pupils against a stated capacity of 80. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various weekly themed days structured to support learning?
What Ofsted said about Street Lane Primary School
Overview
Street Lane Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and caring" environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders have designed a curriculum that meets the needs of this small school, with high expectations for everyone and strong community links.
Strengths
- Pupils "love coming to this school" and understand the importance of upholding values such as respect, kindness, and resilience.
- The school provides a "good quality of education" with teachers using "good subject knowledge" to explain ideas clearly.
- Reading is a high priority, with a "consistent approach to the teaching of phonics" and daily story time enjoyed by pupils.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported to succeed" and access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff have developed "trusting relationships with pupils and families," and governors keep leaders well informed.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, curriculum plans are "not as progressive as they should be," meaning some pupils lack the knowledge to build on prior learning.
- Some pupils who find reading difficult do not receive support "quickly enough," and are occasionally given books that are "too difficult" for their phonics knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff knowing warning signs and leaders responding to concerns quickly while keeping detailed records.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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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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