Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

URN: 112849 • Ripley DE5 3BD

Overview

Name
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
URN
112849
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Christopher Howarth (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01773742457
Website
Visit
Address
Dannah Street, Ripley DE5 3BD

Summary

Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Ripley, Derbyshire, accommodating up to 382 pupils, with a current enrollment of 370. The school promotes a mixed-gender environment and embraces its Christian ethos, aiming to instill values of respect, kindness, and community spirit in its students.

The curriculum at St John's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating the principles of British Values and personal, social, health, and economic (PSHE) education. The school employs the Read Write Inc programme to enhance literacy skills, ensuring that all children develop a strong foundation in reading and writing from an early age.

With a significant percentage of pupils (36.60%) eligible for free school meals, St John's is committed to supporting all families within the community. The school fosters an inclusive atmosphere, encouraging parental involvement and collaboration to enhance the learning experience for every child. More information can be found on their official website.

Key details

LA
Derbyshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
382
Pupils
370
Boys
184
Girls
186
FSM %
36.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-06-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 370 184 186 382 36.60
2024-09-11 360 181 179 382 34.70
2023-09-11 367 169 198 382 36.50
2022-09-11 367 169 198 382 36.50
2021-09-11 378 184 194 382 33.60
2020-09-11 370 183 187 382 29.20

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