Schools in Ripley
11 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ripley Academy Academy converter | Good (2020) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| John Flamsteed Community School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (8)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled Voluntary controlled school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ripley Infant School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ripley Junior School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Street Lane Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Waingroves Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Denby Free CofE VA Primary School Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Lons Infant School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–5 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.