# Denby Free CofE VA Primary School

Denby Free CofE VA Primary School is a Primary school for ages 4 to 11 in Denby Village, Ripley, with 113 pupils.

## Term dates

Years held: 2026-27, 2027-28, 2028-29, 2029-30. This page shows 2026-27; append ?year=YYYY-YY for another.

Basis: **authority_fallback** — Denby Free CofE VA Primary School sets its own term dates. These are Derbyshire’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Source: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/education/schools/term-dates-school-holidays/school-term-dates-and-holidays.aspx
Last checked: 31 August 2026
| Type | Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| term | Autumn term | 2026-09-04 | 2026-12-18 |
| half_term | Autumn half term | 2026-10-24 | 2026-11-01 |
| holiday | Christmas holiday | 2026-12-19 | 2027-01-03 |
| term | Spring term | 2027-01-04 | 2027-03-25 |
| half_term | Spring half term | 2027-02-13 | 2027-02-21 |
| holiday | Easter holiday | 2027-03-26 | 2027-04-11 |
| term | Summer term | 2027-04-12 | 2027-07-26 |
| half_term | Summer half term | 2027-05-29 | 2027-06-06 |
| holiday | Summer holiday | 2027-07-27 | 2027-08-31 |

## Ofsted

Inspected 19 May 2026 under the framework introduced in 2025.

- **Safeguarding:** Met
- **Inclusion:** Expected standard
- **Curriculum and teaching:** Needs attention
- **Achievement:** Needs attention
- **Attendance and behaviour:** Expected standard
- **Personal development:** Expected standard
- **Leadership and governance:** Expected standard
- **Early years:** Expected standard

Report: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/112881
## Facts

- **URN:** 112881
- **UKPRN:** 10071051
- **Type:** Voluntary aided school
- **Phase:** Primary
- **Ages:** 4–11
- **Pupils:** 113
- **Capacity:** 140
- **Local authority:** Derbyshire (https://schooldates.co.uk/council/derbyshire)
- **Address:** Church Street, Denby Village, Ripley, DE5 8PH
- **Coordinates:** 53.01408, -1.406265
- **Website:** http://www.denbyfree.derbyshire.sch.uk

## Provenance

- **Source:** Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education
- **As at:** 1 September 2026
- **Canonical page:** https://schooldates.co.uk/school/denby-free-cofe-va-primary-school

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