Ripley Endowed Church of England School
78%
Capacity
56
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Ripley Endowed Church of England School
Ripley Endowed Church of England School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 56 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Ripley Endowed Church of England School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Victoria Kirkman, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
Ripley Endowed Church of England School is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 9 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ripley Endowed Church of England School include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Forest School, Dining Hall, Library, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Art Club, Science Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Ripley Endowed Church of England School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Main Street, Ripley Endowed C Of E School, HARROGATE, North Yorkshire, HG3 3AY |
| Headteacher | Victoria Kirkman |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 56 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.3% |
| School Capacity | 56 / 72 (78% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
30
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Main Street, Ripley Endowed C Of E School, HARROGATE
North Yorkshire, HG3 3AY
Main Street, Ripley Endowed C Of E School, HARROGATE
North Yorkshire, HG3 3AY
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