John Flamsteed Community School
URN: 142710 • Ripley DE5 8NP
Overview
- Name
- John Flamsteed Community School
- URN
- 142710
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Frost-Briggs (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332880260
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Derby Road, Ripley DE5 8NP
Summary
John Flamsteed Community School is a mixed secondary academy located in Ripley, Derbyshire, with a current enrolment of 834 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 600. The school prides itself on fostering a culture of ambition, commitment, and pride, encapsulated in its ethos known as "The JF Way." The leadership, under Headteacher Mrs. Helen Frost-Briggs, is dedicated to providing high-quality education and care, aiming for all students to achieve remarkable futures.
The school has demonstrated strong academic performance, with 77.3% of GCSE grades at grades 9-4 in 2024, surpassing the national average of 70.5% in 2023. Notably, 26% of students achieved grades 9-7 in both 2023 and 2024, reflecting the school's commitment to high educational standards. English and Mathematics results have also been impressive, with over 81% of students achieving grades 9-4 in these subjects.
John Flamsteed Community School is recognised for its harmonious and welcoming environment, where mutual respect and care are integral to the school culture. The school actively engages with parents and the community to ensure a supportive educational experience for all students.
The school has demonstrated strong academic performance, with 77.3% of GCSE grades at grades 9-4 in 2024, surpassing the national average of 70.5% in 2023. Notably, 26% of students achieved grades 9-7 in both 2023 and 2024, reflecting the school's commitment to high educational standards. English and Mathematics results have also been impressive, with over 81% of students achieving grades 9-4 in these subjects.
John Flamsteed Community School is recognised for its harmonious and welcoming environment, where mutual respect and care are integral to the school culture. The school actively engages with parents and the community to ensure a supportive educational experience for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- John Flamsteed Community School (60.2)
- The Ripley Academy (53.7)
- Mill Hill School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 834
- Boys
- 411
- Girls
- 423
- FSM %
- 18.20
- Open date
- 2016-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 834 | 411 | 423 | 600 | 18.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 836 | 415 | 421 | 600 | 15.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 858 | 421 | 437 | 600 | 13.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 858 | 421 | 437 | 600 | 13.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 804 | 384 | 420 | 578 | 14.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 736 | 359 | 377 | 578 | 11.00 |
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