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The Ripley Academy

Peasehill, Ripley, DE5 3JQ
Part of: EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Ripley Academy
Ripley, DE5 3JQ
900 Pupils
1,116 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
31.90% FSM %
448 Boys
452 Girls
About The Ripley Academy

Located in Ripley (DE5 3JQ), The Ripley Academy is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Derbyshire.

It has 900 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,116. Current headteacher: Helen Frost-Briggs.

Data for The Ripley Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Derbyshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Amber Valley
Parliamentary Constituency Amber Valley
Ward Ripley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-09-2014
UKPRN 10047141
URN 141259
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Steve Bradder Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2023 30/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robin Allan Local Governor 01/02/2026 31/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hettie Beetham Local Governor 01/10/2024 30/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Ginette Clarke Local Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Trish Fretwell Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Helen Frost-Briggs Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Jason Groombridge Local Governor 01/12/2025 30/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Christopher Howe Local Governor 01/07/2024 30/06/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Gareth Hurlbut Local Governor 01/12/2022 30/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Scott Kingsland Local Governor 01/09/2023 30/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Marie Richardson Local Governor 01/11/2022 31/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Sue Turner Local Governor 01/02/2023 31/01/2027 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
0.63 km • Ripley
Other
Waingroves Primary School
0.65 km • Ripley
Other
Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled
1.02 km • Ripley
Other
Ripley Junior School
1.21 km • Ripley
Other
Ripley Infant School
1.26 km • Ripley
Other
Ripley Nursery School
1.35 km • Ripley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ripley Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ripley, Derbyshire.
The Ripley Academy has 900 pupils, with a capacity of 1,116.
The Ripley Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Ripley Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at The Ripley Academy is Mrs Helen Frost-Briggs.
The Ripley Academy is at Peasehill, Ripley, DE5 3JQ, in the Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at The Ripley Academy: Has a sixth form.
The Ripley Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Helen Frost-Briggs
Peasehill, Ripley, DE5 3JQ
01773746334
ripleyacademy.org
Location
DE5 3JQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141259
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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