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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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