Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Derby Road Risley Derby Derbyshire DE72 3SU |
| Phone | 01159397622 |
| Reference Number | 112850 |
Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School has made significant progress since its last inspection, moving from a previous grade of requires improvement to a current grade of good in all assessed areas. Pupils express that they enjoy their time at this small school, feeling happy and safe, with a strong emphasis placed on kindness and respect. The school offers a rich curriculum that focuses on essential skills such as reading, resilience, and personal development, effectively supporting pupils' academic and personal growth.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 87 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.98%
Girls: 54.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 34 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 2 | 3 | 10 | 13 |
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 4 | 6 | 11 | 17 |
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 6 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.8% |
| White, Other | 4.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 3.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 20 May 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
- Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum that builds on prior knowledge.
- Teachers provide effective support tailored to individual pupil needs.
- The school has implemented a strong provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Personal development is a key focus, with an impressive understanding of diversity and respect for others.
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers occasionally do not address misconceptions or provide feedback effectively, impacting the quality of pupils' work.
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 | 0% |
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 | 107 | ||
| 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 | -3.8 | ||
| Writing | -0.3 | ||
| Maths | -1.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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