Street Lane Primary School
Street Lane, Denby, Ripley, DE5 8NEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Street Lane Primary School is a primary school in Ripley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 84th of 245 primary schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 April 2015, report published 15 May 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 September 2022
Pupils love coming to this school. It is a happy and caring school. Pupils understand the importance of working to uphold the school's values of respect, kindness, resilience, honesty and ambition. They are proud of the badges they earn when they demonstrate the meaning of the school's values through their actions and words. Pupils say they feel safe at school. Parents and carers agree. Pupils say bullying is very rare. They are confident that any occurrence would be sorted out quickly. Pupils know they can go to any adult in school if they have a concern or worry. They know that staff will listen and help them. Expectations are high for everyone. All pupils have access to the same curriculum, which leaders have designed to meet pupils' needs. Pupils enjoy having opportunities to lead. Well-being ambassadors help others who may need a kind word or a listening ear. Members of the school council are proud of the work they do to help develop the school. Currently, the school council is mindful of reminding everyone to save energy by turning off unnecessary lights and encouraging pupils to have healthy and waste-free snacks.
What the school should improve
- Pupils are taught in mixed-age classes. Leaders have designed and implemented a curriculum that rotates on a cycle. However, in a small number of subjects, the curriculum plans are not as progressive as they should be. Some pupils do not have the knowledge they need to successfully build on. Leaders, including subject leaders, need to check the progression of their curriculum plans closely to ensure that these plans allow all pupils to build on their prior knowledge.
- Leaders have implemented a consistent approach to the teaching and assessment of phonics. Teachers have good knowledge of the gaps in pupils' learning. However, some pupils who find reading difficult do not always receive the support they need quickly enough. Sometimes, the books they are given to read are too difficult. These pupils are not as fluent readers as they should be. Leaders must ensure that these pupils get effective support swiftly. They must make sure that the books pupils read are appropriate to their knowledge of phonics.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
93 pupils on roll, with places for 80
Schools near Street Lane Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ripley Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Denby Free CofE VA Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 80% met the expected standard |
| Pottery Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 23% met the expected standard |
| Kilburn Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Natasha Austin-Cooke
- Phone
- 01773742717
- Address
- Street Lane, Denby, Ripley, DE5 8NE
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 145251
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.