The Ripley Academy
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Ripley, Derbyshire
The Ripley Academy is a secondary school in Ripley, Derbyshire for ages 11–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 5 February 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Peasehill, Ripley, DE5 3JQ
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Derbyshire
- Pupils on roll
- 920 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 29.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 5 February 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils, and students in the sixth form, are proud to attend Ripley Academy.”
- “The school is their community.”
- “Pupils and their families are known extremely well.”
To improve
- “COVID19 had a significant impact on the school community, particularly the mental health and well-being of pupils and their families.”
- “However, in a few subjects, the curriculum is not as consistently well delivered.”
- “However, in a few subjects, staff do not routinely identify gaps in pupils’ learning.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 17 March 2025 (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) | 43% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 44.5 | 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: 149 first-preference applications, 149 offers in total, 149 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Derbyshire.
- Swanwick Hall School 2.0 mi Good
- John Flamsteed Community School 2.4 mi Not judged
- Aldercar High School 2.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Heanor Gate Spencer Academy 2.5 mi Outstanding
- Belper School and Sixth Form Centre 3.0 mi Not judged
- David Nieper Academy 3.4 mi Good
- Frederick Gent School 4.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Ecclesbourne School 5.8 mi Good