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Denby Free CofE VA Primary School
Church Street, Denby Village, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8PH, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.2 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
115
Capacity
140
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With 80% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school performs well above the national average, placing it in the top 13% of schools. However, the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" indicates areas that need attention. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's strengths when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Location
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53.01409, -1.40627 · DE5 8PH
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112881
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Denby Free CofE VA Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Denby Free CofE VA Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2023.
Is Denby Free CofE VA Primary School a good school?
Denby Free CofE VA Primary School scores 17.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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