The Ripley Academy vs Waingroves Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 645 m 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
Waingroves Primary School
Ripley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | The Ripley Academy Ripley, East Midlands | Waingroves Primary School Ripley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #187 of 329 | #573 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2319 of 4,090 | #7227 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 920 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 920 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 30.9% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.80 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.4 | – |
| town | Ripley | Ripley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | ripleyacademy.org | www.waingroves.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Waingroves Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.5 vs 43.0).
- •The Ripley Academy is the larger school with 920 students compared with 213.
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 Waingroves Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Waingroves Primary School ranks higher (53.5 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 Waingroves Primary School?
About 645 m in a straight line, between Ripley and Ripley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Ripley Academy: 920. Waingroves Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Ripley Academy and Waingroves Primary School rank in East Midlands?
The Ripley Academy is 187th of 329 and Waingroves Primary School is 573rd of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).