The Ripley Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
Ripley, DE5 3JQ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 43% in England
5 of 8 in Amber Valley
Pupils
920
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
7.7%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.0 | 44.8 | 44.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43% | 46% | 43% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 39% | 41% | 38% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.31 | -0.21 | — |
64% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Swanwick Hall School · 2.1 mi · Good · Bottom 30% in England
- John Flamsteed Community School · 2.2 mi · Not judged · Top 22% in England
- Heanor Gate Spencer Academy · 2.4 mi · Outstanding · Top 34% in England
- Aldercar High School · 2.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 9% in England
- Belper School and Sixth Form Centre · 2.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 50% in England
- David Nieper Academy · 3.5 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
The neighbourhood
The Ripley Academy is in Ripley East, Riddings & Ironville (typical home £168,000, crime high).
What is The Ripley Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Ripley Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Ripley Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Ripley Academy is in the bottom 43% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.