# Outwood Academy Ripon — Ripon, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Founded:** 2011
- **Principal:** Rachel Donohue

## Contact

- **Address:** Clotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire
- **Phone:** 01765 604564
- **Website:** http://www.ripon.outwood.com/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ripon/outwood-academy-ripon-12974

## About

We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Jan 2016
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Jan 2016
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jul 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent School Experience: Outwood Academy Ripon has been an excellent choice for our family. The facilities are top-notch, and the staff are always willing to listen and help. We're so impressed with the emphasis on personal development and the opportunities available for our daughter. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Supportive Community: We've been really pleased with the support and guidance our son has received at Outwood Academy Ripon. The anti-bullying measures are particularly effective, and the staff are always available to talk through any concerns. *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Experience: While we were initially happy with our child's experience at Outwood Academy Ripon, we did have some concerns about the curriculum and teaching methods. The facilities are great, but we felt that our child didn't receive the individual support they needed. *(Nov 2021)*

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