Ripley Infant School
URN: 112612 • Ripley DE5 3RY
Overview
- Name
- Ripley Infant School
- URN
- 112612
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paula Doleman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01773743354
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kirk Close, Ripley DE5 3RY
Summary
Ripley Infant School is a community primary school located in Ripley, Derbyshire, catering to 167 pupils with a capacity of 180. The school promotes a caring and supportive environment, encapsulated in its motto, "Growing and Learning Together." The ethos is centred around developing effective relationships between staff, pupils, and parents, ensuring that children are encouraged to reach their full potential.
The curriculum is designed around the school's core ASPIRE values: Achievement, Safety, Passion for Learning, Individuality, Resilience, and Exploration. These values are integrated into the learning experience, preparing students for future educational stages and fostering their development as thoughtful and engaged community members.
Ripley Infant School has achieved several accolades, including the National Healthy Schools Status and Eco Schools Silver Award, demonstrating its commitment to holistic education. The school actively collaborates with the Amber Valley School Sports Partnership and is part of the Alfreton Nursery Teaching School Alliance, further enhancing its educational offerings and community engagement.
The curriculum is designed around the school's core ASPIRE values: Achievement, Safety, Passion for Learning, Individuality, Resilience, and Exploration. These values are integrated into the learning experience, preparing students for future educational stages and fostering their development as thoughtful and engaged community members.
Ripley Infant School has achieved several accolades, including the National Healthy Schools Status and Eco Schools Silver Award, demonstrating its commitment to holistic education. The school actively collaborates with the Amber Valley School Sports Partnership and is part of the Alfreton Nursery Teaching School Alliance, further enhancing its educational offerings and community engagement.
Useful links
- Parent sleep Workshop Poster.pptx (download)
- Y2 Open Day letter.pdf (download)
- October Newsletter 2025 FINAL 2.pdf (download)
- Spy Dog series book alert letter for parents.docx (download)
- superbook sept 25.JPG (other)
- School Jotter 3 (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 4 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 167
- Boys
- 86
- Girls
- 81
- FSM %
- 41.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 167 | 86 | 81 | 180 | 41.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 169 | 89 | 80 | 180 | 50.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 161 | 93 | 68 | 180 | 46.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 161 | 93 | 68 | 180 | 46.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 151 | 83 | 68 | 180 | 36.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 161 | 80 | 81 | 180 | 29.20 |
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