John Flamsteed Community School
Derby Road, Denby, Ripley, DE5 8NPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
John Flamsteed Community School is a secondary school in Ripley for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 4th of 45 secondary schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 January 2025, report published 10 February 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
This school provides a welcoming and supportive environment. Clear routines and high expectations create a calm and purposeful atmosphere. Strong relationships between staff and pupils build trust. Staff address issues quickly and effectively, fostering a positive culture where pupils can thrive. Teachers have high expectations of pupils, rooted in the school's vision of wanting them to be 'nothing short of remarkable'. The 'JF Way' helps teachers inspire pupils to become 'ambitious, committed, and proud'. This approach supports all pupils, encouraging them to believe in their potential to succeed. The school promotes equality and inclusion, with a clear message that bullying and derogatory language are not tolerated. Pupils are confident in using systems to report inappropriate behaviour and know it will be addressed. Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, including sports, music and leadership roles, such as sitting on the school council and being an anti-bullying ambassador. These experiences, alongside unique clubs such as the 'Warhammer Club', support personal development and build pupils' confidence, preparing them for life beyond school. Parents agree that the school's community feel and well-organised curriculum help pupils achieve well. They appreciate the inclusive environment and the school's commitment to high aspirations for every pupil.
What the school should improve
- On occasions, teaching activities are too broad for a small number of pupils. For these pupils, these activities are too much to process. They lose focus and do not learn as well as they should. The school should ensure that teaching activities are organised for all pupils to engage effectively.
- Some aspects of the provision for pupils' personal development in certain year groups are not as well embedded as they are in other year groups. As a result, some older pupils do not develop strong understanding of a range of faiths and cultures. Leaders must ensure that all opportunities for personal development are well embedded and of equal high quality across all year groups.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
156 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
850 pupils on roll, with places for 600
Schools near John Flamsteed Community School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belper School and Sixth Form Centre | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 44.3 |
| Heanor Gate Spencer Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 49.6 |
| The Ripley Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.5 |
| The Ecclesbourne School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 58.3 |
| Aldercar High School | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 33.9 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Frost-Briggs
- Phone
- 01332880260
- Address
- Derby Road, Denby, Ripley, DE5 8NP
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 142710
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.