Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School
URN: 112850 • Derby DE72 3SU
Overview
- Name
- Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School
- URN
- 112850
- 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
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Bridgmount (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01159397622
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Derby Road, Derby DE72 3SU
Summary
Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School is a small, mixed voluntary controlled school located in Derbyshire, serving families primarily from Risley and Sandiacre. With a current enrolment of 87 pupils and a capacity of 133, the school aims to provide a nurturing environment grounded in Christian values. The school day runs from 9 am to 3:30 pm, with before-school care available from 8 am.
The school's ethos is inspired by biblical teachings, promoting values such as kindness, inclusivity, and personal growth. The curriculum is designed to foster resilience and support mental health, while also ensuring a broad educational experience that aligns with the Church of England Vision for Education. The school actively involves parents and the wider community in its mission to enhance the children's learning experiences.
Support for students with special educational needs is provided by the Special Needs Coordinator, Miss Rebecca Turner. The school encourages prospective families to visit and learn more about its offerings, with the school business manager, Mrs. Julie Walsh, available for inquiries.
The school's ethos is inspired by biblical teachings, promoting values such as kindness, inclusivity, and personal growth. The curriculum is designed to foster resilience and support mental health, while also ensuring a broad educational experience that aligns with the Church of England Vision for Education. The school actively involves parents and the wider community in its mission to enhance the children's learning experiences.
Support for students with special educational needs is provided by the Special Needs Coordinator, Miss Rebecca Turner. The school encourages prospective families to visit and learn more about its offerings, with the school business manager, Mrs. Julie Walsh, available for inquiries.
Useful links
- School Jotter 3 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Griffe Field Primary School (78.6)
- Lawn Primary School (77.6)
- Griffe Field Primary School (77.4)
- Homefields Primary School (77.3)
- Lawn Primary School (77.0)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 133
- Pupils
- 87
- Boys
- 40
- Girls
- 47
- FSM %
- 18.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 87 | 40 | 47 | 133 | 18.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 96 | 45 | 51 | 133 | 20.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 130 | 66 | 64 | 133 | 12.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 130 | 66 | 64 | 133 | 12.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 127 | 63 | 64 | 133 | 9.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 132 | 67 | 65 | 133 | 7.60 |
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