Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School is a primary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School currently has around 87 pupils on roll, which is about 65% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46% boys and 54% girls. Around 18.4% 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 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (82.8%).
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: | Derby Road, Derby, DE72 3SU |
| Website: | www.risley.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01159397622 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Paul Bridgmount |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112850 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 133 |
| Number of Pupils: | 87 |
| Number of Boys: | 40 |
| Number of Girls: | 47 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 82.80% | 72 |
| Other White | 4.60% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 3.40% | 3 |
| Chinese | 3.40% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.40% | 3 |
| African | 1.10% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School Derby Road , Risley DE72 3SU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladycross Infant School Victoria Road , Sandiacre NG10 5JD | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor Primary School Newstead Road , Long Eaton NG10 4JG | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy Bracken Road , Long Eaton NG10 4DA | 2out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary Bracken Road , Long Eaton NG10 4DA | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friesland School Nursery Avenue , NG10 5AF | - not rated | 968 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friesland School Nursery Avenue , NG10 5AF | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilsthorpe Community School Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4WT | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilsthorpe School Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4WT | 3out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley School Spring Valley , The Old Rectory DE72 3AU | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield Special School Bracken Road , Long Eaton NG10 4DA | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwell School Ockbrook , DE72 3RW | - not rated | 2,469 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Derby School 96 Draycott Road , Breaston DE72 3DB | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk Nottingham Campus Wellington Street , Long Eaton NG10 4HR | - not rated | 2,676 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.