Featured News

Pi Day Friday

Pi Day is celebrated globally on 14 March, reflecting the first three digits of pi,…

Welcome

Our vision

We aim for all members of our Christian community to  flourish spiritually, academically and personally so that they can live life in all its fullness.

‘I have come in order that you might have life – life in all its fullness.’     

(John 10:10)

How we realise our vision

At Ripley, we realise our vision  through our Christian values of faith, hope, love and service. Our commitment to the Christian faith and these values helps create our harmonious, kind and  considerate school.

‘And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.’

(1 Corinthians 13:13)

Find out more about Ripley

The academy demonstrates excellence in all aspects of its work

Ofsted
Download Prospectus

Upcoming Events

Upcoming events and dates for the diary

Choral Evensong 16:15 Ripley Chapel
The Supper Run 2026 19:30 Ripley St Thomas

 

Medals and suppers to all finishers.  Please pre-book to guarantee a supper! Enter online via bookitzone.com or please use  this form  (1 form per runner) and either place in a sealed envelope along with the entry fee in the ‘Friends Box’ in the school canteen or post to Lesley Kelly c/o Ripley St Thomas, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RS.

Cheques should be made payable to FRIENDS OF RIPLEY ST THOMAS SCHOOL

Closing date for entries:

Online – Monday 27th April

Paper entry – in school by Friday 24th April.

 

Find out more

Ripley ITT

Do you want to train to be a primary or secondary teacher?

Then Ripley SCITT could be your route into teacher training. As a trainee teacher on the Ripley SCITT Programme you will spend a much greater proportion of time in school than you would on a traditional PGCE programme and the curriculum will be delivered by outstanding teachers who work in our partnership schools.

Ripley SCITT