Outwood Academy Ripon

About Outwood Academy Ripon

Outwood Academy Ripon is an academy converter in Ripon, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 662 pupils on roll. It is part of OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49 (2025/26). 27.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Yorkshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

662 / 750 (88%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

2 July 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Clotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DE

Phone

01765604564

Academy Principal

Rachel Donohue

Website

http://www.ripon.outwood.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Outwood Academy Ripon?

Outwood Academy Ripon is an academy converter in Ripon, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Outwood Academy Ripon have?

Outwood Academy Ripon has 662 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Outwood Academy Ripon's Ofsted rating?

Outwood Academy Ripon was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024).

How does Outwood Academy Ripon perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Outwood Academy Ripon achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49 in 2025/26.

Is Outwood Academy Ripon part of an academy trust?

Yes — Outwood Academy Ripon is part of OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Outwood Academy Ripon?

Outwood Academy Ripon is located at Clotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DE.