Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Lancaster, Lancashire
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Lancaster, Lancashire for ages 11–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 14 December 2022.
Key facts
- Address
- Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RS
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Lancashire
- Pupils on roll
- 1,755 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 10.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 14 December 2022
Strengths
- “At Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy, leaders and staff have created an inspirational environment.”
- “Pupils, and students in the sixth form, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), flourish academically, personally and spiritually.”
- “Pupils and students are highly articulate, self-motivated and determined to succeed.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 9 February 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 58% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 50.7 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C+ | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 353 first-preference applications, 289 offers in total, 276 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Lancashire.
- Lancaster Girls' Grammar School 0.5 mi Good
- Lancaster Royal Grammar School 0.7 mi Good
- Our Lady's Catholic College 1.1 mi Requires improvement
- Lancaster High School 1.3 mi Good
- Morecambe Bay Academy 3.2 mi Good
- Bay Leadership Academy 3.4 mi Good
- Carnforth High School 6.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Garstang Community Academy 10.4 mi Requires improvement