Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
Lancaster, LA1 4RS
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 21% in England
3 of 8 in Lancaster
Pupils
1,755
First preferences per place
1.22
2026/27
Absence
7.4%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 51.3 | 53.9 | 50.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60% | 62% | 58% | |
| Average English grade | 5.4 | 5.6 | 5.3 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 62% | 63% | 59% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.27 | 0.60 | — |
79% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Lancaster Girls' Grammar School · 0.5 mi · Good · Top 3% in England
- Lancaster Royal Grammar School · 0.7 mi · Good · Top 3% in England
- Our Lady's Catholic College · 1.1 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 17% in England
- Lancaster High School · 1.3 mi · Good · Bottom 7% in England
- Morecambe Bay Academy · 3.2 mi · Good · Bottom 5% in England
- Bay Leadership Academy · 3.4 mi · Good · Bottom 5% in England
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The neighbourhood
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy is in Lancaster Central (typical home £150,000, crime very high).
What is Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy is in the top 21% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.