John Flamsteed Community School is a secondary school in Ripley, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
John Flamsteed Community School currently has around 834 pupils on roll, which is about 139% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 18.2% 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 7.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.7%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 29% who stay in school sixth forms and 50% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Derby Road, Ripley, DE5 8NP |
| Website: | http://www.jfcs.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01332880260 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Helen Frost-Briggs |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 142710 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 834 |
| Number of Boys: | 411 |
| Number of Girls: | 423 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.70% | 765 |
| Unclassified | 2.80% | 23 |
| Other White | 1.80% | 15 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 5 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.10% | 1 |
| African | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilburn Junior School The Flat , Kilburn DE56 0LA | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilburn Infant and Nursery School The Flat , Kilburn DE56 0LA | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilburn Junior School The Flat , Kilburn DE56 0LA | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Free CofE VA Primary School Church Street , Denby Village DE5 8PH | 2out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Street Lane Primary School Street Lane , Denby DE5 8NE | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Flamsteed Community School Derby Road , Denby DE5 8NP | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belper School and Sixth Form Centre John O'Gaunts Way , DE56 0DA | - not rated | 2,441 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook School for Autism Portway , DE56 0TE | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwood House Portway , Holbrook DE56 0TE | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbrook School for Autism Portway , DE56 0TE | 3out of 4 | 3,271 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwood House Portway , Holbrook DE56 0TE | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.