Lons Infant School is a primary school in Ripley, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Lons Infant School currently has around 58 pupils on roll, which is about 64% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.8% boys and 55.2% girls. Around 34.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.8%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Tavistock Avenue, Ripley, DE5 3SE |
| Website: | www.lons.derbyshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01773744319 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Annette Guthrie |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112710 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 90 |
| Number of Pupils: | 58 |
| Number of Boys: | 26 |
| Number of Girls: | 32 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 94.80% | 55 |
| Other White | 1.70% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 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 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley Nursery School Sandham Lane , DE5 3HE | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lons Infant School Tavistock Avenue , DE5 3SE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Junior School Poplar Avenue , DE5 3PN | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Junior School Poplar Avenue , DE5 3PN | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Infant School Kirk Close , Off Highfield Way DE5 3RY | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Dannah Street , DE5 3BD | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ripley Academy Peasehill , DE5 3JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill School Peasehill , DE5 3JQ | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | - not rated | 2,600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 3out of 4 | 2,600 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step Forward Educational Trust (Ripley) Epos House , 263 Heage Road DE5 3GH | - not rated | 950 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick School and Sports College Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR | 4out of 4 | 2,928 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.