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Ripon Grammar School

North Yorkshire, HG4 2DGSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
Progress 8
+0.72
Well above average · 2023/24
−20+2
Applications / places
1.3×
Applications exceeded published places
147 1st-choice / 111 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#269 of 3,141 nationally

About Ripon Grammar School

Ripon Grammar School is a state-funded secondary school in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for boys and girls. DfE data records 942 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 975.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (25 Jan 2023). the published Progress 8 score was +0.72 for 2023/24. the published Attainment 8 score was 69.1 for 2023/24. the published A-level average grade was B for 2023/24. admissions data records 147 first-preference applications for 111 published places for 2025/26.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressClotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DG
HeadteacherJonathan Webb
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils942
Free School Meals (FSM)4.0%
School Capacity942 / 975 (97% full)
Sixth FormYes
BoardingYes — Boarding school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 27 Apr 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthHearingVisionPhysicalOther

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Ripon Grammar School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.