The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 12.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Walsh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Priest Lane, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1LT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School?
Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School take?
Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School?
Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School is in Ripon, HG4 1LT, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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