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The Ripley Academy

Peasehill, Ripley, DE5 3JQ

Academy converter for ages 11–18 in Ripley. Mixed intake.

The Ripley Academy is a non-selective secondary academy in Ripley, Derbyshire, for boys and girls aged 11 to 18. It has a sixth form and serves a sizeable secondary cohort.

The school uses the values Ambitious, Committed and Proud, describing these as The Ripley Way. Ofsted rated it Good at its last full inspection in March 2020. GCSE Attainment 8 is 44.5 and the recorded A-level average grade is C.

Ages 11–18 · Secondary
900 pupils · On roll
Academy converter · Mixed

Open days and visits at The Ripley Academy

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Secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Derbyshire’s deadlines and how to apply →