Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School
Derby, Derbyshire County Council · DE72 3SU
With just 87 pupils, Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary is a notably small Church of England school in Derby, where children are likely to be well known to staff across the years. The intimate roll is reflected in a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 21 to 1. Ofsted rated the school Good overall at its most recent inspection, while flagging personal development and leadership as areas that require improvement. Mixed and non-boarding, the school is led by headteacher Mr Paul Bridgmount.
87
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state school
- Pupils
- 87
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 21
- Location
- Derby, Derbyshire County Council
Headteacher
Head Mr Paul Bridgmount
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Teaching & academics
Ofsted judged the quality of education to be Good, indicating sound teaching and learning across the curriculum. The school's small size allows for close attention to individual pupils. That said, inspectors identified leadership as an area requiring improvement, which is worth bearing in mind alongside the positive education judgement.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 21 March 2023
The last word
A small Church of England primary with a Good Ofsted rating and a strong sense of community, balanced against identified areas for development in leadership and personal development.
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Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School located?
Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School is located at Derby, DE72 3SU.
What type of school is Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School?
Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School is a state-funded school.
How many pupils attend Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School?
Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School has approximately 87 pupils on roll.
What is Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 21 March 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.