Ripley Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Kirk Close Off Highfield Way Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3RY |
| Reference Number | 112612 |
Ripley Infant School is performing well overall, maintaining a good standard of education across various domains. Pupils express enjoyment and a sense of safety within the school environment, characterizing it as 'amazing'. The school's commitment to high expectations is reflected in its ASPIRE values, which guide student behavior and contribute to a positive atmosphere. While the curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, particularly for early reading and support for pupils with SEND, it still faces some challenges in effectively meeting the individual needs of these pupils in certain instances. Generally, the staff are well-trained and dedicated, fostering a collaborative community focused on both academic and personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 167 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.5%
Girls: 48.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 41.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 27 | 51 |
| 2 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.8% |
| African | 3% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2022 | School inspection |
| 04 Oct 2016 | Short inspection |
| 28 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 25 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Ambitious and well-planned curriculum for all pupils.
- High expectations of pupil behavior reinforced through school values.
- Effective prioritization of reading with a well-delivered phonics program.
- Strong pupil engagement in extra-curricular activities.
- Clear processes for identifying and supporting pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Activity choices by teachers do not always align well with intended learning outcomes.
- Insufficient detail in information provided to teachers about individual SEND needs.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Ripley Junior School
Poplar Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3PN |
0.04 miles |
|
Ripley Nursery School
Sandham Lane, Ripley, DE5 3HE |
0.24 miles |
|
Lons Infant School
Tavistock Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3SE |
0.65 miles |
|
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Dannah Street, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3BD |
0.79 miles |
|
Waingroves Primary School
Waingroves Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 9TD |
1.09 miles |
|
Street Lane Primary School
Street Lane, Denby, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8NE |
1.11 miles |
|
Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled
Whitegates, Codnor, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 9QD |
1.4 miles |
|
Swanwick Primary School
South Street, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1BZ |
1.96 miles |
|
Denby Free CofE VA Primary School
Church Street, Denby Village, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8PH |
2.09 miles |
|
Loscoe CofE Primary School and Nursery
Church View, Loscoe, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7RT |
2.09 miles |
|
Pottery Primary School
Kilbourne Road, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1HA |
2.37 miles |
|
Riddings Infant and Nursery School
West Street, Riddings, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4EW |
2.6 miles |
|
Kilburn Infant and Nursery School
The Flat, Kilburn, The Flat, Derby, Derbyshire, DE56 0LA |
2.62 miles |
|
Kilburn Junior School
The Flat, Kilburn, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0LA |
2.62 miles |
|
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Laund Nook, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1GY |
2.65 miles |
|
Riddings Junior School
Church Street, Riddings, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4BW |
2.68 miles |
|
Howitt Primary Community School
Holmes Street, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7FS |
2.73 miles |
|
Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School
Victoria Street, Ironville, Derbyshire, NG16 5NB |
2.84 miles |
|
Somerlea Park Junior School
Bank Street, Somercotes, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4JE |
2.95 miles |
|
Ambergate Primary School
Toadmoor Lane, Ambergate, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2GN |
3.02 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Ripley Academy
Peasehill, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3JQ |
0.78 miles |
|
John Flamsteed Community School
Derby Road, Denby, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8NP |
1.98 miles |
|
Swanwick Hall School
Derby Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AE |
2.1 miles |
|
Swanwick School and Sports College
Hayes Lane, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AR |
2.25 miles |
|
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre
John O'Gaunts Way, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0DA |
2.26 miles |
|
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
Kirkley Drive, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7RA |
2.84 miles |
|
Aldercar High School
Daltons Close, Langley Mill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4HL |
3.16 miles |
|
Jasmine House School
Jasmine House School, 34 Ilkeston Road, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7DT |
3.33 miles |
|
Alfreton Park Community Special School
Alfreton Park, Wingfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AL |
3.56 miles |
|
David Nieper Academy
Grange Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JA |
3.65 miles |
|
Holbrook School for Autism
Portway, Holbrook, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0TE |
3.78 miles |
|
Hall Park Academy
Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3EA |
4.44 miles |
|
Selston High School
Chapel Road, Selston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6BW |
4.75 miles |
|
Alderwasley Hall School
Higg Lane, Alderwasley, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2SR |
4.79 miles |