Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs Waingroves Primary School
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 St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Ripley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
359 students
Waingroves Primary School
Ripley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Ripley, East Midlands | Waingroves Primary School Ripley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #586 of 1,516 | #573 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7432 of 15,697 | #7227 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 359 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 359 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 38.7% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 13% |
| 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.st-johns.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.waingroves.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (52.6 vs 53.5).
- •Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 61%).
- •Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 13%).
- •Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 359 students compared with 213.
- •Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Waingroves Primary 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 Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery better than Waingroves Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Waingroves Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ripley and Ripley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 359. Waingroves Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Waingroves Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 586th of 1,516 and Waingroves Primary School is 573rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).