Ripley Nursery School is a nursery school in Ripley, serving pupils aged 3 to 5. The school is a local authority nursery 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.
Ripley Nursery School currently has around 102 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48% boys and 52% girls. Around 0.0% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Sandham Lane, Ripley, DE5 3HE |
| Website: | www.ripley-nur.derbyshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01773745014 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Nicola Brown |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112478 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/01/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 102 |
| Number of Boys: | 49 |
| Number of Girls: | 53 |
| White British | 91.20% | 93 |
| Unclassified | 2.90% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 1 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 1 |
| African | 1.00% | 1 |
| Other White | 1.00% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 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 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley Junior School Poplar Avenue , DE5 3PN | - not rated | 397 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Junior School Poplar Avenue , DE5 3PN | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Infant School Kirk Close , Off Highfield Way DE5 3RY | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lons Infant School Tavistock Avenue , DE5 3SE | - not rated | 729 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 | 1,276 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 | 1,471 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill School Peasehill , DE5 3JQ | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 624 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.