SchoolScoresRipley St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Dannah Street, Ripley, DE5 3BD
01773 742457 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 November 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 13 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
56 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Ripley comparisons use the 4 of its 8 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 4 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Ripley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ripley. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 89% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ripley. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 87% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ripley. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 79% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 20th highest of 92 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derbyshire. Higher than 75% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | – | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 47 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ripley. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 76% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ripley. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Ripley figures pool parents at the Ripley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
55 pupils in this year group.
64% — 5 points above the Derbyshire average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Derbyshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 50 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 47 |
| Of those, offered a place | 47 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 77 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools in Ripley. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.3% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 8 state primary schools in Ripley. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools in Ripley. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.5% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools in Ripley. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Ripley. Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Ripley. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Ripley. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Ripley. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools in Ripley. Higher than 66% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.9 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 8 state primary schools in Ripley. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ripley. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 11.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Lons Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Ripley Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Waingroves Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ripley Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Swanwick Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Riddings Infant and Nursery School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Street Lane Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Riddings Junior School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ripley St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ripley St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 November 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 13 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Ripley St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ripley St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery?
89% of the 56 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Ripley St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ripley St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 47 families put Ripley St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery as their first choice for 50 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 47 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 112849.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.