Educational Establishments
Ambergate Primary School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Carly Howell |
|---|---|
| Address | Ambergate Primary School Toadmoor Lane Ambergate Belper Derbyshire DE56 2GN |
| Website | www.ambergateprimaryschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01773852204 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 79 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 79 (39 / 40) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 5.10% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No records found | ||||
Heage Primary School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Donna Hallam |
|---|---|
| Address | Heage Primary School School Lane Heage Belper Derbyshire DE56 2AL |
| Website | http://www.heage.derbyshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01773852188 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 210 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 173 (92 / 81) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 13.9% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stuart Hill | Chair of Governors | 18/09/2023 | 17/09/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Edwina Bamford | Governor | 09/05/2022 | 08/05/2026 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Sharon Coope | Governor | 29/03/2021 | 28/03/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Jonathan Hodgins | Governor | 29/03/2021 | 28/03/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Vicky Morris | Governor | 12/06/2023 | 11/06/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Mr James Pickering | Governor | 18/09/2023 | 17/09/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Ian Pratt | Governor | 13/06/2022 | 12/06/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Julie Skelding | Governor | 20/03/2023 | 19/03/2027 | Appointed by LA |
Lons Infant School
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| Headteacher | Miss Annette Guthrie |
|---|---|
| Address | Lons Infant School Tavistock Avenue Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3SE |
| Website | www.lons.derbyshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01773744319 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 5 - 7) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 90 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 78 (37 / 41) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 16.7% |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Paul Moss | Chair of Governors | 19/11/2020 | 18/11/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Aimee Adams | Governor | 27/01/2021 | 26/01/2025 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mrs Cheryl Benn | Governor | 27/01/2021 | 26/01/2025 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mr Nicholas Beswick | Governor | 10/10/2022 | 10/10/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Carol Ruth Evans | Governor | 10/10/2022 | 10/10/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Tony Holmes | Governor | 19/11/2020 | 18/11/2024 | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB |
| Samantha Powell | Governor | 01/09/2022 | 31/08/2026 | Elected by school staff |
Ripley Infant School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Paula Doleman |
|---|---|
| Address | Ripley Infant School Kirk Close Off Highfield Way Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3RY |
| Website | ripley-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01773743354 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 7) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 180 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 169 (94 / 75) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 56.2% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Pearce | Chair of Governors | 28/09/2021 | 27/09/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mandie Beighton | Governor | 16/03/2021 | 16/03/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ms Kirsty Saunders | Governor | 30/09/2022 | 01/10/2026 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Kelly Smith | Governor | 14/03/2023 | 14/03/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Kathryn Ward | Governor | 01/04/2023 | 01/04/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Janette Ward | Governor | 24/11/2020 | 24/11/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Lyndsey Willis | Governor | 03/10/2023 | 03/10/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
Ripley Junior School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Jennifer Clarke |
|---|---|
| Address | Ripley Junior School Poplar Avenue Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3PN |
| Website | http://www.ripley-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01773742281 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 7 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 342 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 330 (167 / 163) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 39.1% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Julie Critchlow | Chair of Governors | 01/09/2020 | 01/09/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Nicolas Beswick | Governor | 27/03/2023 | 26/03/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Jeanette Blowen | Governor | 01/01/2023 | 31/12/2026 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Martin Donaldson | Governor | 17/01/2023 | 16/01/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Paul Wardle | Governor | 15/01/2017 | 15/01/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
Ripley Nursery School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Cathy Bednal |
|---|---|
| Address | Ripley Nursery School Sandham Lane Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3HE |
| Website | www.ripley-nur.derbyshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01773745014 |
| Type of Establishment | Local authority nursery school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Nursery (Ages 3 - 5) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Not applicable |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Not applicable |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 113 (66 / 47) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 0.00% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Benn | Chair of Governors | 28/09/2023 | 28/09/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr James Benn | Governor | 01/05/2023 | 01/05/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Daniel Jones | Governor | 22/06/2021 | 21/06/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Lianne Mills | Governor | 09/11/2023 | 10/11/2027 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mrs Sarah Somerset | Governor | 27/09/2022 | 28/09/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
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| Headteacher | Mrs Wendy Rose |
|---|---|
| Address | Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Dannah Street Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3BD |
| Website | www.st-johns.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01773742457 |
| Type of Establishment | Voluntary controlled school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Church of England / Diocese of Derby |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 382 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 358 (173 / 185) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 36.8% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Scott Beighton | Chair of Governors | 01/10/2020 | 30/09/2024 | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB |
| Ms Rachel Austin | Governor | 05/10/2020 | 04/10/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Jim Brookes | Governor | 30/09/2020 | 29/09/2024 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Audrey Michael | Governor | 22/09/2021 | 21/09/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Daniel Moulding | Governor | 14/12/2021 | 13/12/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Marie Richardson | Governor | 20/03/2023 | 19/03/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Wendy Rose | Governor | 07/02/2013 | 16/05/2050 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Miss Rachel Shaw | Governor | 22/03/2023 | 22/03/2027 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Lucy Walker | Governor | 02/11/2020 | 01/11/2024 | Elected by parents |
| The Revd John Wigram | Governor | 04/02/2015 | 03/02/2050 | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB |
Street Lane Primary School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Natasha Austin-Cooke |
|---|---|
| Address | Street Lane Primary School Street Lane Denby Ripley Derbyshire DE5 8NE |
| Website | www.streetlane.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01773742717 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 80 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 94 (39 / 55) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 24.5% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Laura Wood | Chair of Local Governing Body | 01/01/2023 | 21/09/2024 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mrs Chloe Curtis | Local Governor | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2025 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Philip Harding | Local Governor | 24/01/2023 | 23/01/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Deborah Lofthouse | Local Governor | 26/01/2021 | 25/01/2025 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Drew Masters | Local Governor | 24/01/2023 | 23/01/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Cheryl Rowland | Local Governor | 04/05/2021 | 03/05/2025 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mr Anthony Stephens | Local Governor | 22/09/2020 | 21/09/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
The Ripley Academy
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| Headteacher | Mrs Helen Frost-Briggs |
|---|---|
| Address | The Ripley Academy Peasehill Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3JQ |
| Website | http://ripleyacademy.org |
| Telephone | 01773746334 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Secondary (Ages 11 - 18) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Has a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | None / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Non-selective |
| School Capacity | 1116 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 841 (409 / 432) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 33.7% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Steve Bradder | Chair of Local Governing Body | 01/09/2023 | 30/04/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Robin Allan | Local Governor | 01/02/2018 | 31/01/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Jane Edwards | Local Governor | 01/12/2023 | 30/11/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Mr Gareth Hurlbut | Local Governor | 01/12/2022 | 30/11/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Scott Kingsland | Local Governor | 01/09/2023 | 30/08/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Marie Richardson | Local Governor | 01/11/2022 | 31/10/2026 | Elected by parents |
| Mr David Sands | Local Governor | 01/11/2021 | 31/10/2025 | Elected by parents |
| Mr Matthew Thompson | Local Governor | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Sue Turner | Local Governor | 01/02/2023 | 31/01/2027 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Lucy Tyler | Local Governor | 01/11/2021 | 31/10/2025 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Margaret Whiteley | Local Governor | 01/09/2022 | 31/08/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
Waingroves Primary School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Amarjeet Challand |
|---|---|
| Address | Waingroves Primary School Waingroves Road Ripley Derbyshire DE5 9TD |
| Website | www.waingroves.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01773744106 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 245 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 206 (89 / 117) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 24.8% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Karen Hall | Chair of Local Governing Body | 12/09/2023 | 11/09/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Stephen Boyle | Local Governor | 15/11/2022 | 14/11/2026 | Elected by parents |
| Mr Robert Knowles | Local Governor | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| David Seckington | Local Governor | 23/11/2021 | 22/11/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Richard Smith | Local Governor | 15/11/2022 | 14/11/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Doctor Sarah Somerset | Local Governor | 14/11/2023 | 13/11/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Holly Stewart | Local Governor | 12/09/2023 | 11/09/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Philippa Walters | Local Governor | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2025 | Appointed by academy members |
| Mr David Williams | Local Governor | 07/03/2023 | 06/03/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |