Lons Infant School
URN: 112710 • Ripley DE5 3SE
Overview
- Name
- Lons Infant School
- URN
- 112710
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 40.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Annette Guthrie (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01773744319
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tavistock Avenue, Ripley DE5 3SE
Summary
Lons Infant School is a community primary school located in Ripley, Derbyshire, catering to children aged 4 to 7 years. With a current enrollment of 58 pupils and a capacity for 90, the school fosters an inclusive and welcoming environment, as highlighted in its recent Ofsted report. The school aims to nurture holistic development through a supportive approach, ensuring that each child feels valued and engaged.
The school features three classrooms, a hall, a dining area, a library, and a computer suite, alongside a dedicated Positive Play/Nurture area. Lons Infant School also benefits from an extensive woodland area, which is utilized for various educational activities, including forest school sessions that enhance learning in science and the arts.
With a significant percentage of pupils (34.5%) eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to addressing diverse needs within its community. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through its website for information on admissions and upcoming events, fostering a strong school-family connection.
The school features three classrooms, a hall, a dining area, a library, and a computer suite, alongside a dedicated Positive Play/Nurture area. Lons Infant School also benefits from an extensive woodland area, which is utilized for various educational activities, including forest school sessions that enhance learning in science and the arts.
With a significant percentage of pupils (34.5%) eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to addressing diverse needs within its community. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through its website for information on admissions and upcoming events, fostering a strong school-family connection.
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Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 4 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 90
- Pupils
- 58
- Boys
- 26
- Girls
- 32
- FSM %
- 34.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 58 | 26 | 32 | 90 | 34.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 71 | 36 | 35 | 90 | 23.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 85 | 42 | 43 | 90 | 14.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 85 | 42 | 43 | 90 | 14.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 80 | 36 | 44 | 90 | 17.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 81 | 33 | 48 | 90 | 16.00 |
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