Schools in Ripley
There are 11 schools in Ripley on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 8 primary and 2 secondary schools, under Derbyshire local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Ripley (8)
- Codnor Community Primary School Church of England ControlledVoluntary controlled school · DE5 9QD
- Denby Free CofE VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · DE5 8PH
- Lons Infant SchoolCommunity school · DE5 3SE
- Ripley Infant SchoolCommunity school · DE5 3RY
- Ripley Junior SchoolAcademy converter · DE5 3PN
- Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and NurseryVoluntary controlled school · DE5 3BD
- Street Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DE5 8NE
- Waingroves Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DE5 9TD
Secondary schools in Ripley (2)
- John Flamsteed Community SchoolAcademy converter · DE5 8NP
- The Ripley AcademyAcademy converter · DE5 3JQ
Nursery schools in Ripley (1)
- Ripley Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · DE5 3HE
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Ripley?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 11 open schools with a Ripley address (as of 5 June 2026), including 8 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Ripley guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Ripley?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.