Open Other Primary Mixed

Waingroves Primary School

Waingroves Road, Ripley, DE5 9TD
Part of: EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Waingroves Primary School
Ripley, DE5 9TD
208 Pupils
245 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
22.10% FSM %
97 Boys
111 Girls
About Waingroves Primary School

Waingroves Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Ripley, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 208 pupils on roll. School capacity: 245. Current headteacher: Amarjeet Challand.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Derbyshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Amber Valley
Parliamentary Constituency Amber Valley
Ward Ripley
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
Trust / Sponsor EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-12-2020
UKPRN 10086807
URN 148018
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Karen Hall Chair of Local Governing Body 12/09/2023 11/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Charlotte Smith Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 17/04/2023 — N/A
Mr Stephen Boyle Local Governor 15/11/2022 14/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Robert Knowles Local Governor 01/09/2021 16/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Seckington Local Governor 23/11/2021 13/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Smith Local Governor 15/11/2022 14/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Doctor Sarah Somerset Local Governor 14/11/2023 13/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Holly Stewart Local Governor 12/09/2023 11/09/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Philippa Walters Local Governor 01/09/2021 16/09/2029 Appointed by academy members
Schools Nearby
Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled
0.58 km • Ripley
Other
The Ripley Academy
0.65 km • Ripley
Other
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
1.24 km • Ripley
Other
Ripley Junior School
1.73 km • Ripley
Other
Ripley Infant School
1.76 km • Ripley
Other
Ripley Nursery School
1.93 km • Ripley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Waingroves Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ripley, Derbyshire.
Waingroves Primary School has 208 pupils, with a capacity of 245.
Waingroves Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Waingroves Primary School is Mrs Amarjeet Challand.
Waingroves Primary School is at Waingroves Road, Ripley, DE5 9TD, in the Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Waingroves Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Waingroves Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Amarjeet Challand
Waingroves Road, Ripley, DE5 9TD
01773744106
www.waingroves.derbyshire.sch.uk/
Location
DE5 9TD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148018
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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