Located in Ripley, Denby Free CofE VA Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Denby Free CofE VA Primary School currently has around 115 pupils on roll, which is about 82% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.7% boys and 51.3% girls. Around 9.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (97.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Church Street, Ripley, DE5 8PH |
| Website: | http://www.denbyfree.derbyshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01332880416 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jen Clarke |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112881 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 140 |
| Number of Pupils: | 115 |
| Number of Boys: | 56 |
| Number of Girls: | 59 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 97.40% | 112 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsley Woodhouse Primary School Main Street , Horsley Woodhouse DE7 6AT | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsley Woodhouse Primary School Main Street , Horsley Woodhouse DE7 6AT | 3out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilburn Junior School The Flat , Kilburn DE56 0LA | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilburn Infant and Nursery School The Flat , Kilburn DE56 0LA | 3out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilburn Junior School The Flat , Kilburn DE56 0LA | 3out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Flamsteed Community School Derby Road , Denby DE5 8NP | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Flamsteed Community School Derby Road , Denby DE5 8NP | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heanor Gate Science College Kirkley Drive , DE75 7RA | - not rated | 2,607 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heanor Gate Spencer Academy Kirkley Drive , DE75 7RA | 4out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.