Outwood Academy Ripon
Ripon, HG4 2DE · North Yorkshire · secondary school
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16th of 41 secondary schools in North Yorkshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.9/10 against 871 of them, against 6.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 52.5 · 68 | 30% | 2.04 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.21 · 65 | 25% | 1.63 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.0 · 65 | 10% | 0.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Outwood Academy Ripon overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.21 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 609 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores? How does the school manage class sizes with 141 places currently available?
What Ofsted said about Outwood Academy Ripon
Overview
Outwood Academy Ripon provides a high-quality education where pupils achieve well and are prepared for their next steps. The school is praised for its ambitious curriculum and outstanding personal development, though some improvements are needed regarding attendance for disadvantaged pupils and the consistency of support for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "carefully sequenced" so that pupils’ knowledge builds over time.
- Personal development is rated Outstanding, with a "rich set of experiences" including the ‘honours’ programme and Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.
- Teachers use the school’s "‘5 pillars’ teaching strategies well" to help pupils develop a secure understanding of subjects.
- Most pupils behave well, with lessons described as "calm" and pupils focusing on their learning.
- The school identifies pupils struggling with reading "swiftly" and provides effective support to help them catch up.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must use detailed information about pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "consistently well" to make effective adaptations in all lessons.
- The school should improve the attendance of disadvantaged pupils, who currently miss lessons frequently due to sanctions or other absences, leading to gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.0 |
| 2024/25 | 46.6 |
| 2025/26 | 49.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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