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Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School

Derby Road, Risley, Derby, DE72 3SU

Voluntary controlled school

Church of England

Pupils

Ages

5-11

FSM

18.4%

Capacity

133

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

86.0%

Writing

77.0%

Maths

77.0%

RWM Combined

64.0%

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About Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School

Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School is a primary school in Derby, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 64% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 87 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Derby Road, Derby, DE72 3SU | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2023 — Good
May 2021 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Jan 2020 — Requires improvement
Oct 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School

What is Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School's latest exam results?

Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 64% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School located?

Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School is a primary school in Derby, Derbyshire (DE72 3SU).

How many pupils attend Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School?

Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School has around 87 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School with other schools?

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