Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Dannah Street Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3BD |
| Phone | 01773742457 |
| Reference Number | 112849 |
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery continues to demonstrate good performance overall. The school is characterized by its inclusive and supportive environment, where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to develop both academically and personally. Parents express strong satisfaction with the school's community-centric approach, highlighting its effective leadership and engaging curriculum, which is responsive to the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 370 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.73%
Girls: 50.27% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 18.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 16 | 45 |
| 2 | 20 | 21 | 41 |
| 3 | 24 | 33 | 57 |
| 4 | 29 | 25 | 54 |
| 5 | 22 | 24 | 46 |
| 6 | 27 | 28 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.4% |
| African | 3.2% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 22 Jan 2019 | Short inspection |
| 10 Nov 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jun 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional promotion of pupils' spiritual, social, moral, and cultural development.
- Strong culture of reading with a well-resourced library.
- Effective early years education that prepares children well for Year 1.
- Positive staff morale and a united team committed to pupil success.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers leading to engaging lessons.
- Well-supported pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers occasionally move on to new learning before ensuring all pupils understand.
- Inconsistent staff expectations regarding spelling accuracy.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 15% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.7 | ||
| Writing | 1.4 | ||
| Maths | 0.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Lons Infant School
Tavistock Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3SE |
0.67 miles |
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Ripley Nursery School
Sandham Lane, Ripley, DE5 3HE |
0.73 miles |
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Ripley Junior School
Poplar Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3PN |
0.75 miles |
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Waingroves Primary School
Waingroves Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 9TD |
0.77 miles |
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Ripley Infant School
Kirk Close, Off Highfield Way, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3RY |
0.79 miles |
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Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled
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0.89 miles |
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Swanwick Primary School
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1.58 miles |
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Riddings Infant and Nursery School
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1.83 miles |
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Street Lane Primary School
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1.86 miles |
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Riddings Junior School
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1.9 miles |
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Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School
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Denby Free CofE VA Primary School
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Howitt Primary Community School
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Aldercar Infant School
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Kingdom Christian School
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2.66 miles |
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2.81 miles |
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Hall Park Academy
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