Denby Free CofE VA Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ripley, East Midlands DE5 8PH · Derbyshire
#89 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#1402 of 15,697 nationally
About Denby Free CofE VA Primary School
Denby Free CofE VA Primary School is a local authority primary school located in Ripley, in the Derbyshire local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 113 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 85.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 89th of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (82th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 113; capacity filled 80.7%.
There are 10 schools in Ripley; Denby Free CofE VA Primary School ranks 1st of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)80%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)15%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)9.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Denby Free CofE VA Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 113
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 80.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 80%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 15%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Denby Free CofE VA Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
John Flamsteed Community School
Ripley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
850 students · 1.5 km away
Horsley Woodhouse Primary School
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
95 students · 1.7 km away
Kilburn Infant and Nursery School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
125 students · 1.9 km away
Kilburn Junior School
Belper · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
150 students · 1.9 km away
Richardson Endowed Primary School
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
184 students · 2.1 km away
Street Lane Primary School
Ripley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
93 students · 2.3 km away
Loscoe CofE Primary School and Nursery
Heanor · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
201 students · 2.3 km away
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
Heanor · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,493 students · 2.4 km away
Howitt Primary Community School
Heanor · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
350 students · 2.8 km away
Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School
DERBY · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
90 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Glossop · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
113 students
The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
113 students
Sutton-on-Sea Community Primary School
Mablethorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
112 students
Grendon Church of England Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
114 students
Heather Primary School
Coalville · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
115 students
Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre
Loughborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
111 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Denby Free CofE VA Primary School a good school?
Denby Free CofE VA Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 85.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #89 of 1,516 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Denby Free CofE VA Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Denby Free CofE VA Primary School ranks #89 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #1402 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Denby Free CofE VA Primary School?
Denby Free CofE VA Primary School had 113 students in 2025.
Is Denby Free CofE VA Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Denby Free CofE VA Primary School is classified as a primary school covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Denby Free CofE VA Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Denby Free CofE VA Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.