Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
97%
Capacity
370
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Amber Valley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 370 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 382 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christopher Howarth, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7218th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 43 in Amber Valley.
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 45 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.5/5 from 3 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery include Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Cross Country, Swimming, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Amber Valley, Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Dannah Street, Ripley, Amber Valley, DE5 3BD |
| Headteacher | Christopher Howarth |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 370 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.6% |
| School Capacity | 370 / 382 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Dec 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7218th of 13,686
Nationally
654th of 1,353
In East Midlands
23rd of 43
In Amber Valley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
62%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
63
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
45 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dannah Street, Ripley
Amber Valley, DE5 3BD
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