The Ripley Academy vs Uppingham Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 69 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Ripley Academy
Ripley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
920 students
Uppingham Community College
Uppingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
919 students
| Measure | The Ripley Academy Ripley, East Midlands | Uppingham Community College Uppingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #187 of 329 | #70 of 329 |
| National rank | #2319 of 4,090 | #882 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 920 | 919 |
| Pupils on roll | 920 | 919 |
| Free school meals | 30.9% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.5 | 49.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.7% | 52.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.1% | 77.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.80 | 4.27 |
| A level points per entry | 28.4 | – |
| town | Ripley | Uppingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | ripleyacademy.org | www.uppinghamcollege.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Uppingham Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.0 vs 43.0).
- •The Ripley Academy is the larger school with 920 students compared with 919.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Ripley Academy better than Uppingham Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Uppingham Community College ranks higher (73.0 vs 43.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are The Ripley Academy and Uppingham Community College?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Ripley and Uppingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Ripley Academy: 920. Uppingham Community College: 919. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Ripley Academy and Uppingham Community College rank in East Midlands?
The Ripley Academy is 187th of 329 and Uppingham Community College is 70th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).