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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Autumn 2 Newsletter 2024 (download)
- Spring 2025 (download)
- Summer Newsletter 2025 (download)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- Website design by Primarysite (other)
- Log in (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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