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Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4RS, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.7 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,733
Capacity
1,754
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.7, this academy excels in academic performance, placing it in the top 27% of schools nationally. A commendable 79% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 64% progress to university, including 27% to top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 24%, which may be a consideration for some parents.
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Last inspected: 14 December 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.7 | Top 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 79% | Top 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 58% | Top 21% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 24% | Bottom 38% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 17% | Bottom 38% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 184 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.2%
White Other8.3%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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54.03921, -2.80234 · LA1 4RS
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN136731
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteripleystthomas.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 December 2022.
Is Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy a good school?
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy scores 85.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy in GCSEs?
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.7. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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