Outwood Academy Ripon
URN: 137412 • Ripon HG4 2DE
Overview
- Name
- Outwood Academy Ripon
- URN
- 137412
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 58.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Donohue (since 2025) , Academy Principal
- Telephone
- 01765604564
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon HG4 2DE
Summary
Outwood Academy Ripon is a mixed secondary academy located in Ripon, North Yorkshire, with a current enrolment of 662 students and a capacity of 750. The academy, which became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2011, is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where students are placed at the centre of their educational experience. It has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, with 'Outstanding' recognition for personal development.
The curriculum at Outwood Academy Ripon is designed to be ambitious and inclusive, ensuring that all students have access to a wide range of subjects and experiences. The academy focuses on developing academic success alongside life skills, preparing students to become well-rounded citizens. Careful planning ensures that the curriculum builds progressively from year to year, enhancing students' knowledge and understanding.
Situated near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Studley Royal Park and Fountains Abbey, the academy fosters a strong sense of community. It aims to create a positive climate for learning, encouraging students to thrive both academically and personally.
The curriculum at Outwood Academy Ripon is designed to be ambitious and inclusive, ensuring that all students have access to a wide range of subjects and experiences. The academy focuses on developing academic success alongside life skills, preparing students to become well-rounded citizens. Careful planning ensures that the curriculum builds progressively from year to year, enhancing students' knowledge and understanding.
Situated near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Studley Royal Park and Fountains Abbey, the academy fosters a strong sense of community. It aims to create a positive climate for learning, encouraging students to thrive both academically and personally.
Useful links
- Academy Council (governance)
- Parent Governor Vacancy (governance)
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Anti-bullying contact (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates and Closures (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Ripon Grammar School (66.2)
- Ripon College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 750
- Pupils
- 662
- Boys
- 325
- Girls
- 337
- FSM %
- 27.40
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 662 | 325 | 337 | 750 | 27.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 709 | 349 | 360 | 750 | 24.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 723 | 359 | 364 | 750 | 20.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 723 | 359 | 364 | 750 | 20.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 717 | 363 | 354 | 750 | 16.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 692 | 357 | 335 | 750 | 14.50 |
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