The Ripley Academy
About The Ripley Academy
Of the 93 parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, 67% said they would recommend The Ripley Academy to other parents. That's a solid majority, though it leaves a third who wouldn't. The school is clearly popular locally: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 230 applications for its 156 Year 7 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.47, with all first-preference applicants offered a place. On the survey, parents were most positive about the range of subjects available (87% agreed or strongly agreed) and their child's happiness (77% agreed or strongly agreed). However, the picture is more mixed on communication: only 49% agreed that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 45% agreed that concerns are dealt with properly. On SEND support, 52% agreed the school gives children the support they need, though 48% disagreed, suggesting this is an area where experiences vary significantly.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 93 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Feb 2025Latest monitoring visit (5 Feb 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:10
Source: ripleyacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications