Denby Free CofE VA Primary School
URN: 112881 • Ripley DE5 8PH
Overview
- Name
- Denby Free CofE VA Primary School
- URN
- 112881
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 46.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jen Clarke (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332880416
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Street, Ripley DE5 8PH
Summary
Denby Free CofE VA Primary School is a small, voluntary aided primary school located in Ripley, Derbyshire, with a current enrolment of 115 pupils and a capacity of 140. Established in 1728, the school has a strong connection to the Church of England and promotes a Christian ethos that encourages spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. The school welcomes children from diverse backgrounds, focusing on nurturing each child's unique talents and aspirations within a caring community.
The curriculum at Denby Free is broad and balanced, designed to cater to various learning styles and ensure all pupils can achieve their potential. Emphasis is placed on essential skills in literacy, numeracy, and technology, preparing students for their future education. The school prides itself on its family-like atmosphere, where dedicated staff work closely with parents to provide a supportive educational environment.
Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its vibrant community firsthand. Denby Free aims to inspire and educate every child, fostering a love for learning while instilling values that promote personal growth and community service.
The curriculum at Denby Free is broad and balanced, designed to cater to various learning styles and ensure all pupils can achieve their potential. Emphasis is placed on essential skills in literacy, numeracy, and technology, preparing students for their future education. The school prides itself on its family-like atmosphere, where dedicated staff work closely with parents to provide a supportive educational environment.
Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its vibrant community firsthand. Denby Free aims to inspire and educate every child, fostering a love for learning while instilling values that promote personal growth and community service.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Late/Absence Procedures (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Summer Term 1 2025 (download)
- Spring Term 2 2025 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Guidance (other)
- Policies and Risk Assessments (other)
- Website Policy (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 115
- Boys
- 56
- Girls
- 59
- FSM %
- 9.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 115 | 56 | 59 | 140 | 9.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 127 | 68 | 59 | 140 | 11.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 128 | 63 | 65 | 140 | 7.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 128 | 63 | 65 | 140 | 7.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 129 | 66 | 63 | 140 | 3.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 125 | 62 | 63 | 140 | 8.00 |
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