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Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School
Goodgraded 21/03/2023Ages 5–1187 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Derby, within the Derbyshire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 87 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/03/2023, Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Derby can view Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 21/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)70%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score105
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake24.0%
Free school meals24.0%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language10.7%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled81%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.2%
Attendance95.2%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher19.2
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence9.0%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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