SecondaryData as of May 2026

John Flamsteed Community School

Derby Road, Denby, Ripley, DE5 8NP

A Good-rated secondary school in Ripley.

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Pupils

834

Ages

11-16

FSM

18.2%

Attainment 8

53.2

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

53.2

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

28.6%

Basics 9-5

60.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

29.5%

EBacc APS

4.72

EBacc 9-5

17.3%

EBacc 9-4

25.0%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About John Flamsteed Community School

John Flamsteed Community School is a secondary school in Ripley, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 130 responses), 89% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.2. The school has around 834 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Derby Road, Ripley, DE5 8NP | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for John Flamsteed Community School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2025 — Good
Jan 2016 — Good (predecessor: John Flamsteed Community School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about John Flamsteed Community School

What is John Flamsteed Community School's Ofsted rating?

John Flamsteed Community School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about John Flamsteed Community School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 130 responses): 89% of parents would recommend John Flamsteed Community School.

What are John Flamsteed Community School's latest exam results?

John Flamsteed Community School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is John Flamsteed Community School located?

John Flamsteed Community School is a secondary school in Ripley, Derbyshire (DE5 8NP).

How many pupils attend John Flamsteed Community School?

John Flamsteed Community School has around 834 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare John Flamsteed Community School with other schools?

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