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Outwood Academy Ripon
Clotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DE, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.2 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
662
Capacity
750
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.6, placing it in the top 46% nationally. A notable 76% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 26% enter the EBacc, indicating a potential area for growth in curriculum breadth. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, contributing to a positive school environment.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 46.6 | Top 46% 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%. | 76% | Top 24% 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%. | 55% | Top 25% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.7%
White Other5.4%
Black African3.6%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Other0.8%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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54.13680, -1.53896 · HG4 2DE
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137412
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ripon.outwood.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Outwood Academy Ripon rated by Ofsted?
Outwood Academy Ripon was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2024.
Is Outwood Academy Ripon a good school?
Outwood Academy Ripon scores 67.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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 Outwood Academy Ripon in GCSEs?
Outwood Academy Ripon achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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