# The Ripley Academy — Ripley, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs H Frost-Briggs

## Contact

- **Address:** Peasehill Ripley Derbyshire
- **Phone:** 01773 746334
- **Website:** http://ripleyacademy.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ripley/the-ripley-academy-16085

## About

We are Ambitious. We are Committed. We are Proud. Welcome from our Headteacher...Our aspiration for all our learners is for them to become “nothing short of remarkable”.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Feb 2020
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Feb 2020
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Feb 2020
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Feb 2020
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Feb 2020

## Recent parent reviews

- **3/5** — Mixed experience so far: We have mixed feelings about our experience at The Ripley Academy so far. On the one hand, the teachers are enthusiastic and the facilities are modern. However, we have encountered some issues with communication and our child's progress has been inconsistent. We are still hopeful that the school will address these concerns and provide the support our child needs. *(Nov 2022)*
- **5/5** — Amazing experience for our child!: We have had an amazing experience at The Ripley Academy. The facilities are excellent and the teachers are passionate and dedicated. Our child has grown in confidence and has been supported in all aspects of their education. We are so grateful to be a part of such a wonderful community. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional values and support: We transferred to The Ripley Academy mid-year and from the start we have been amazed at the exceptional values and support offered to our child. The staff are approachable and caring, and the curriculum is designed to challenge and engage our child. We are thrilled with the progress our child has made and feel confident in the school's commitment to academic excellence. *(May 2022)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic opportunities for growth: As a former parent, I can attest to the fantastic opportunities for growth and development that The Ripley Academy offers. My child thrived in the supportive and inclusive environment, and the teachers provided tailored support to help them achieve their potential. The school's commitment to academic excellence and extracurricular activities is impressive. *(Mar 2022)*

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