The Ripley Academy

Academy converter · Secondary school · Ripley, Derbyshire
DE5 3JQ
Composite score
55.6

School overview

The Ripley Academy is a secondary school serving Ripley, Derbyshire, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. It has 900 pupils aged 11 to 18 on roll. At its most recent graded inspection, Ofsted rated The Ripley Academy 'Good'. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 44.5 — broadly in line with the national average (national average: 46). Performance is little changed year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the lower half of secondary schools nationally.

43% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, in line with the national average of about 45%. 64% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#1,799
National rank
#148
In East Midlands
#20
In Derbyshire
Top 57%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
44.5
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
43%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
64%
% EBacc grade 5+
7%
EBacc average points score
3.80

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Good

School profile

Pupils on roll 900 % FSM ever-6 34.6% % EAL 2.7% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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