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The Ripley Academy
Peasehill, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3JQ, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.7 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
900
Capacity
1,116
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 58% nationally. While 64% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage progressing to top-third universities, currently at 7%. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 67% recommending the school, indicating a generally positive experience for families.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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. | 44.5 | Bottom 43% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 44% | Below 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%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 55 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (93 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of subjects
87%
School has high expectations
79%
My child feels safe
77%
My child is happy
77%
My child makes good progress
72%
Progress is communicated
71%
I'd recommend this school
67%
Good range of extra-curricular
65%
Behaviour is good
62%
School supports development
53%
School keeps me informed
48%
School responds to concerns
45%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
White Other1.1%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black African0.7%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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53.04495, -1.39263 · DE5 3JQ
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN141259
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteripleyacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Ripley Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Ripley Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2020.
Is The Ripley Academy a good school?
The Ripley Academy scores 30.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Ripley Academy?
Based on 93 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Ripley Academy receives a satisfaction score of 63% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Ripley Academy in GCSEs?
The Ripley Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.5. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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