Waingroves Primary School
Ripley, DE5 9TD · Derbyshire · primary school
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97th 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 — 5.8/10 against 3,465 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Waingroves Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join handball, basketball, boxercise, netball, fencing, tennis, archery, axe throwing, and Tough Runner. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 pupils against a stated capacity of 245. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Waingroves Primary School
Overview
Waingroves Primary School continues to be a good school, where leaders have created a "caring culture based on mutual respect." Pupils are happy, feel safe, and benefit from high expectations for behaviour and achievement. The school provides effective support for vulnerable pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy positive relationships with staff and feel "safe and cared for," knowing who to approach with worries.
- Reading is a priority; pupils in early years and key stage 1 gain the knowledge to "quickly learn to read" through effective phonics teaching.
- The mathematics curriculum is well-structured, helping pupils "deepen their understanding over time" and solve complex problems.
- History lessons encourage pupils to "think like historians" by examining artefacts and conducting personal studies.
- Staff are supported by the Embark Federation multi-academy trust, which helps manage workload and facilitates collaboration.
Areas to improve
- Some subject curriculums lack precise detail on the knowledge pupils should learn, meaning pupils do not reliably gain the knowledge needed to deepen understanding.
- There are insufficient opportunities for pupils to learn about fundamental British values, such as the rule of law and individual liberty.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring a "vigilant safeguarding culture" and staff being knowledgeable about risks and reporting procedures.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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