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Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School

North Yorkshire, HG4 1LTPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#5,590
of 13,686 nationally

About Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School

Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School’s Key Stage 2 results sit comfortably above the North Yorkshire average, with 67% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a local authority average of 60%. That seven-point gap places the school in the top 36% of primaries nationally and around the 70th spot out of 292 similar schools in the county. The school’s reading and maths average scores both sit at 107, and a notably high 47% of pupils achieved the higher standard in reading and in maths separately, though the combined higher standard figure drops to 20%. With 12.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a slightly less affluent intake than some local peers, yet its outcomes suggest solid value added. In its most recent graded inspection, Ofsted rated the school Good overall, with leadership and management and early years provision also judged Good. This represents a clear improvement from its previous inspection, when the school was rated Requires Improvement.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPriest Lane, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1LT
HeadteacherSarah Walsh
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils211
Free School Meals (FSM)12.9%
School Capacity211 / 243 (87% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryMusic RoomsSensory RoomGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketNetballGymnasticsAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirArt ClubScience ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: riponcathedralschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School

Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.