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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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