Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled vs The Ripley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled
Ripley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
The Ripley Academy
Ripley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
920 students
| Measure | Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled Ripley, East Midlands | The Ripley Academy Ripley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #383 of 1,516 | #187 of 329 |
| National rank | #5150 of 15,697 | #2319 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 248 | 920 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 920 |
| Free school meals | 25.1% | 30.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.4 |
| town | Ripley | Ripley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.codnor.derbyshire.sch.uk | ripleyacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.4 vs 43.0).
- •The Ripley Academy is the larger school with 920 students compared with 248.
- •Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled is a local authority school while The Ripley Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled better than The Ripley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled ranks higher (63.4 vs 43.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled and The Ripley Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Ripley and Ripley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled: 248. The Ripley Academy: 920. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled and The Ripley Academy rank in East Midlands?
Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled is 383rd of 1,516 and The Ripley Academy is 187th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).