Denby Free CofE VA Primary School vs John Flamsteed Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denby Free CofE VA Primary School
Ripley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
113 students
John Flamsteed Community School
Ripley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
850 students
| Measure | Denby Free CofE VA Primary School Ripley, East Midlands | John Flamsteed Community School Ripley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #89 of 1,516 | #51 of 329 |
| National rank | #1402 of 15,697 | #698 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 113 | 850 |
| Pupils on roll | 113 | 850 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 141.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 60.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.73 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ripley | Ripley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.denbyfree.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.jfcs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Denby Free CofE VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.2 vs 77.6).
- •John Flamsteed Community School is the larger school with 850 students compared with 113.
- •Denby Free CofE VA Primary School is a local authority school while John Flamsteed Community School 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 Denby Free CofE VA Primary School better than John Flamsteed Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Denby Free CofE VA Primary School ranks higher (85.2 vs 77.6 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 Denby Free CofE VA Primary School and John Flamsteed Community School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ripley and Ripley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denby Free CofE VA Primary School: 113. John Flamsteed Community School: 850. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denby Free CofE VA Primary School and John Flamsteed Community School rank in East Midlands?
Denby Free CofE VA Primary School is 89th of 1,516 and John Flamsteed Community School is 51st of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).