The short version
Average GCSE results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.5
0.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
0.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.26
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 115 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 900
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 31.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Frost-Briggs (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
February 2020 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
September 2014 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Peasehill, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3JQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRipley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 634m away
Waingroves Primary School
Primary · 645m away
Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled
Primary · 1.0km away
Ripley Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ripley Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Lons Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Loscoe CofE Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.7km away
Street Lane Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Ripley Academy a selective school?
No. The Ripley Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Ripley Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Ripley Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Ripley Academy?
The Ripley Academy currently has 900 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Ripley Academy take?
The Ripley Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Ripley Academy?
The Ripley Academy is in Ripley, DE5 3JQ, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Ripley Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Ripley Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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