Lons Infant School
64%
Capacity
58
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Lons Infant School
Lons Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Amber Valley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 58 pupils on roll, operating at 64% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Lons Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Annette Guthrie, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Lons Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 10 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
Lons Infant School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 52% recommending the school (25 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lons Infant School include Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Cricket, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Science Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Amber Valley, Lons Infant School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Tavistock Avenue, Ripley, Amber Valley, DE5 3SE |
| Headteacher | Annette Guthrie |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 58 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.5% |
| School Capacity | 58 / 90 (64% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Apr 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
25 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
30
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Tavistock Avenue, Ripley
Amber Valley, DE5 3SE
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