Ripley Junior School vs Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ripley Junior School
Ripley · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
327 students
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Ripley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
359 students
| Measure | Ripley Junior School Ripley, East Midlands | Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Ripley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1429 of 1,516 | #586 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14945 of 15,697 | #7432 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 327 | 359 |
| Pupils on roll | 327 | 359 |
| Free school meals | 45.3% | 38.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90.8% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ripley | Ripley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ripley-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.st-johns.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.6 vs 12.9).
- •Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 359 students compared with 327.
- •Ripley Junior School is a academy school while Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a local authority 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 Ripley Junior School better than Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (52.6 vs 12.9 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 Ripley Junior School and Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ripley and Ripley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ripley Junior School: 327. Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 359. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ripley Junior School and Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery rank in East Midlands?
Ripley Junior School is 1429th of 1,516 and Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 586th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).