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Ripponden Junior and Infant School

Calderdale, HX6 4AHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 17 places
Ranking
#5,182
of 13,686 nationally

About Ripponden Junior and Infant School

Ripponden Junior and Infant School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 40 applications for just 17 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.35, meaning more than two families applied for every available spot. All 17 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who list it as their top choice, the odds are favourable. While the school does not publish a formal parent satisfaction survey, this level of demand is a strong signal that families in the Calderdale area hold it in high regard. The school is a mixed, state primary for children aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 180 pupils against a capacity of 210, so there is some room for growth. It has no religious character and is led by headteacher Jude Kenny.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHalifax Road, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 4AH
HeadteacherJude Kenny
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Number of Pupils180
Free School Meals (FSM)10.1%
School Capacity180 / 210 (86% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (19 Apr 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteDining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisGymnasticsAthleticsNetballRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChessFilm ClubGardeningEco ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyProfound Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: ripponden.calderdale.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Ripponden Junior and Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.