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Ripley Junior School

Amber Valley, DE5 3PNPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About Ripley Junior School

Nearly nine in ten parents would recommend Ripley Junior School to other families, according to the most recent Parent View survey, which puts it well above the national average for state primaries. That strong vote of confidence is backed up by the school’s popularity on the ground: it is consistently oversubscribed, with more applications than places available for its Year 3 intake. For a junior school serving the Amber Valley area, that level of demand suggests a reputation that travels by word of mouth as much as by league tables. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged seven to eleven, with no nursery or sixth form provision. Its headteacher, David Cholerton, leads a team that has held a Good Ofsted rating across recent inspections, and the school’s facilities — including a library, sensory room, music rooms, and a chapel — hint at a broad approach to enrichment beyond the core curriculum.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPoplar Avenue, Ripley, Amber Valley, DE5 3PN
HeadteacherDavid Cholerton
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
School Capacity342

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsLibrarySensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballTennisAthleticsRoundersSwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessChoirDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Source: ripley-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ripley Junior School

Ripley Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.