Is Denby Free CofE VA Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 19 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 203rd of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

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

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 80% of pupils at Denby Free CofE VA Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Denby Free CofE VA Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Denby Free CofE VA Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Denby Free CofE VA Primary School

Church Street, Denby Village, Ripley, DE5 8PH

Local ranking203rd of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

140

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 May 2026. Figures last updated 17 August 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 19 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 80.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 15.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 85.0%
Writing (Expected): 90.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 80.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 20

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 115
Boys: 61 (54%)
Girls: 52 (46%)
Capacity: 140 (81% full)
SEND: 15.7%
FSM Eligible: 9.6%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.3%
SEN Support: 11.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.1
Budget per Pupil: £7,517/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 97.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.6%

97.4%

White British

2.6%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01332880416

headteacher@denbyfree.derbyshire.sch.uk

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Church Street

Ripley, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 112881
UKPRN: 10071051
Establishment No.: 3315

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