Ripley Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ripley, East Midlands DE5 3RY · Derbyshire
#1353 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#14245 of 15,697 nationally
About Ripley Infant School
Ripley Infant School is a local authority primary located in Ripley, in the Derbyshire local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 4–7. In 2025 it enrolled 157 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 18.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1353rd of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 157; capacity filled 87.2%.
There are 10 schools in Ripley; Ripley Infant School ranks 9th 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%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- 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%)40.1%
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 Ripley Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 157
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 40.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 87.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Ripley Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Ripley Junior School
Ripley · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
327 students · 62 m away
Lons Infant School
Ripley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
40 students · 1.0 km away
The Ripley Academy
Ripley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
920 students · 1.3 km away
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Ripley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
359 students · 1.3 km away
Waingroves Primary School
Ripley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students · 1.8 km away
Street Lane Primary School
Ripley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
93 students · 1.8 km away
Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled
Ripley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
248 students · 2.3 km away
Heage Primary School
Belper · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
· 2.9 km away
Swanwick Primary School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
379 students · 3.2 km away
John Flamsteed Community School
Ripley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
850 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Ladycross Infant School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
157 students
Albany Infant and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
156 students
Meadow Farm Community Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
155 students
The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
155 students
Pattishall Church of England Primary School
Towcester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
155 students
Leys Junior School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
160 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ripley Infant School a good school?
Ripley Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 18.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1353 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 Ripley Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Ripley Infant School ranks #1353 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #14245 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ripley Infant School?
Ripley Infant School had 157 students in 2025.
Is Ripley Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ripley Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Ripley Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ripley Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.