Waingroves Primary School

About Waingroves Primary School

Waingroves Primary School is an academy converter in Ripley, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 208 pupils on roll. It is part of EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 20.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Derbyshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

208 / 245 (85%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Waingroves Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 9TD

Phone

01773744106

Headteacher

Amarjeet Challand

Website

www.waingroves.derbyshire.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Waingroves Primary School?

Waingroves Primary School is an academy converter in Ripley, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Waingroves Primary School have?

Waingroves Primary School has 208 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Waingroves Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

61% of pupils at Waingroves Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Waingroves Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Waingroves Primary School is part of EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Waingroves Primary School?

Waingroves Primary School is located at Waingroves Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 9TD.