Best primary schools in Ripley (Amber Valley) (2026)
Ripley (Amber Valley) has 3 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery, in the top 37% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 65%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 37% in England |
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Ripley (Amber Valley) · Church of England |
65% | 64% | 15% | No rating | |
2 Top 49% in England |
Waingroves Primary School Ripley (Amber Valley) |
61% | 61% | 13% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 49% in England |
Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled Ripley (Amber Valley) · Church of England |
62% | 70% | 13% | Report card |
Other towns in Derbyshire
- Alfreton
- Belper
- Burton upon Trent
- Chesterfield
- Derby
- Dronfield
- Glossop
- Hadfield
- Heanor
- Ilkeston
- Long Eaton
- Matlock
- New Mills
- Shirebrook
- Somercotes and Swanwick
- Staveley (Chesterfield)
- Swadlincote
Also see
Questions
What is the best primary school in Ripley (Amber Valley)?
On exam results over the last three years, Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is the top-ranked primary school in Ripley (Amber Valley), in the top 37% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.