Waingroves Primary School, Ripley

In its own words: "Waingroves Primary School is a community primary school providing education for children from 4 to 11 years of age. The original school was first opened on 9th June 1884 as an all-age school; infants' right through to secondary leavers. Our school has been built over a period of years."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We hope it gives you a taste of life here at Waingroves Primary School. I consider myself privileged to be part of the Team of Learning at Waingroves."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, swimming, dance and forest school.

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Waingroves Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Derbyshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 75% in reading and 72% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Waingroves Primary School as their first choice and 58 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Waingroves Primary School are Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled (0.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 87% maths); Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery (0.8 miles, Good, 71% reading, 75% maths); Ripley Junior School (1.1 miles); and Ripley Infant School (1.1 miles, Good).

Waingroves Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.

Waingroves Primary School is one of 29 schools run by Embark Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 56% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

1.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (90%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 56 pupils (26.3%) received SEN support and 3 (1.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Waingroves Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Langley Mill Rail Station, about 2.8 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Jessop Street (opposite), 130 metres away.

Waingroves Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.