PrimaryData as of May 2026

Denby Free CofE VA Primary School

Church Street, Denby Village, Ripley, DE5 8PH

Voluntary aided school

Church of England

Pupils

115

Ages

4-11

FSM

9.6%

Capacity

140

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jun 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

85.0%

Writing

90.0%

Maths

80.0%

RWM Combined

80.0%

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About Denby Free CofE VA Primary School

Denby Free CofE VA Primary School is a primary school in Ripley, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 80% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 115 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Church Street, Ripley, DE5 8PH | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Denby Free CofE VA Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2023 — Requires improvement
Sept 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Denby Free CofE VA Primary School

What is Denby Free CofE VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Denby Free CofE VA Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Denby Free CofE VA Primary School's latest exam results?

Denby Free CofE VA Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 80% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Denby Free CofE VA Primary School located?

Denby Free CofE VA Primary School is a primary school in Ripley, Derbyshire (DE5 8PH).

How many pupils attend Denby Free CofE VA Primary School?

Denby Free CofE VA Primary School has around 115 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Denby Free CofE VA Primary School with other schools?

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