Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy vs Wright Robinson College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 77 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Lancaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,755 students
Wright Robinson College
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,781 students
| Measure | Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Lancaster, North West | Wright Robinson College Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #86 of 536 | #208 of 536 |
| National rank | #778 of 4,090 | #1855 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,755 | 1,781 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,755 | 1,781 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 47.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100.1% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | 49.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58% | 46.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.3% | 69.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.39 | 4.42 |
| A level points per entry | 33.7 | – |
| town | Lancaster | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | ripleystthomas.com/ | wrightrobinson.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.3 vs 52.5).
- •Wright Robinson College is the larger school with 1,781 students compared with 1,755.
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 Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy better than Wright Robinson College?
On the Success Index (England), Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy ranks higher (75.3 vs 52.5 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 Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy and Wright Robinson College?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy: 1,755. Wright Robinson College: 1,781. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy and Wright Robinson College rank in North West?
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy is 86th of 536 and Wright Robinson College is 208th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).