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The Ripley Academy
Goodgraded 04/02/2020Ages 11–18900 pupilsFaithNone
The Ripley Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Ripley, within the Derbyshire local authority. The school has around 900 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 04/02/2020, The Ripley Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.7 and 47% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Ripley can view The Ripley Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 04/02/2020. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 844.5
England avg 45.1 · was 44.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths43%
England avg 45% · was 46% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths64%
England avg 65% · was 66% in 2023/24
EBacc entry25%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.8
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)28.4
A-level grade (best 3)28.6
APS best 3: 28.6
AAB or better7%
Retention84%
Value added-0.26
Below average · 95% CI -0.5 to -0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake29.8%
Free school meals29.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.8%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled80%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.2%
Attendance91.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence23.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Ripley
All schools in Ripley →Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and NurseryGood · 0.4 miWaingroves Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miCodnor Community Primary School Church of England ControlledGood · 0.6 miRipley Junior SchoolGood · 0.8 miRipley Infant SchoolGood · 0.8 miRipley Nursery SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
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