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Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School
Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School
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- Derby DE72 3SU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority; phonics and early reading are taught well.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum designed to build knowledge year by year.
Areas Needing Improvement: Refining plans in some subjects to ensure time for high-quality work.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Effective at teaching reading, prioritizes phonics from Reception.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers give extra help, addressing learning gaps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, follow rules to be safe, kind, and polite.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong support for SEND pupils, focusing on individual needs and ambitious targets.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and quickly addressed; strong culture of safeguarding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn to stay safe, including online safety.
Extracurricular Activities: Many popular clubs allowing pupils to discover talents.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value support and training provided by senior leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Positive impact on pupils’ learning evident in lessons.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders ensure assessment is meaningful to identify learning gaps.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, teachers do not address misconceptions in lessons.
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Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 130 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 53% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Risley Lower Grammar is proud to be your local Church of England primary school. We serve families from Risley, Sandiacre and the surrounding area. As a small church school we feel we have something different to offer. This website provides useful information but to learn more I invite you to come and visit.
Visit our website at: https://www.risley.derbyshire.sch.uk/
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | - | 13.7 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 107 | 100 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 94 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | 53.86% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.12% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 4 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 2 | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 8 | 9.76% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 2 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% 9 | 57.25% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 7 | 9.52% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 89 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | 53.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 8.32% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1