The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 70.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
70.9
27.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
94%
51.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
69%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.35
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 122 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 942
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 4%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Webb (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Clotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Ripon Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Ripon Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Ripon Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Ripon Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ripon Grammar School?
Ripon Grammar School currently has 942 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ripon Grammar School take?
Ripon Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ripon Grammar School?
Ripon Grammar School is in Ripon, HG4 2DG, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ripon Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ripon Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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