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Outwood Academy Ripon
Goodgraded 02/07/2024Ages 11–18662 pupilsDoes not apply
Outwood Academy Ripon is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Ripon, within the North Yorkshire local authority. The school has around 662 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/07/2024, Outwood Academy Ripon was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 44.8 and 49% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Ripon can view Outwood Academy Ripon's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 02/07/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.3%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence23.8%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher18.3England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals27.4%England avg 28.6%
English not first language10.7%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 846.6
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths55%
Grade 4+ English & maths76%
EBacc entry26%
EBacc average point score4.07
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Ripon
All schools in Ripon →Ripon Grammar SchoolGood · 0.2 miSt Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.3 miHoly Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.4 miMoorside Primary School & NurseryGood · 0.8 miCambian Spring Hill1.1 miOutwood Primary Academy GreystoneGood · 1.1 mi
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