Denby Free CofE VA Primary School — Primary School in Ripley

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Denby Free CofE VA Primary School

Ripley, DE5 8PH

115 Pupils

140 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

9.60% FSM %

56 Boys

59 Girls

About Denby Free CofE VA Primary School

Located in Ripley (DE5 8PH), Denby Free CofE VA Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Derbyshire.

It has 115 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: Jen Clarke.

Data for Denby Free CofE VA Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Derbyshire
Region	East Midlands
Administrative District	Amber Valley
Parliamentary Constituency	Amber Valley
Ward	Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10071051
URN	112881
Data Last Updated	29-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Lyndsay Reast	Chair of Governors	25/04/2022	24/04/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Helen Burgess	Governor	01/05/2023	30/04/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jennifer Clarke	Governor	04/09/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Gwyneth Eanor	Governor	24/02/2025	23/02/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Elizabeth Fisher	Governor	21/03/2024	20/03/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Sarah Fowler	Governor	17/06/2025	16/06/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Charlotte Hunt	Governor	05/12/2023	04/12/2027	Elected by school staff
Revd Martin Jones	Governor	14/09/2015	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Kim Jones	Governor	08/01/2025	07/01/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Sarah Pepper	Governor	15/07/2025	14/07/2029	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Lyndsay Reast	Governor	25/04/2022	25/04/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Dawn Roberts	Governor	21/11/2023	20/11/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust