Ripley Infant School — Primary School in Ripley

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Ripley Infant School

Ripley, DE5 3RY

167 Pupils

180 Capacity

4–7 Age Range

41.90% FSM %

86 Boys

81 Girls

About Ripley Infant School

Ripley Infant School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Ripley and the surrounding area in Derbyshire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–7 is part of the East Midlands region.

It has 167 pupils on roll. School capacity: 180. Current headteacher: Paula Doleman.

Information on Ripley Infant School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community 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	Ripley & Marehay
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10076504
URN	112612
Data Last Updated	28-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr John Pearce	Chair of Governors	28/09/2025	27/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mandie Beighton	Governor	16/03/2021	29/04/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Paula Doleman	Governor	01/09/2013	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Paul Falconer	Governor	19/03/2024	19/03/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Katharine Skermer	Governor	10/12/2024	10/12/2028	Appointed by LA
Mr Gareth Taylor	Governor	03/10/2024	03/10/2028	Elected by school staff
Mrs Kathryn Ward	Governor	01/04/2023	01/04/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Janette Ward	Governor	24/11/2020	30/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board