The short version
Average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 180
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 10.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Head
- Mrs Jude Kenny (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Halifax Road, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 4AH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRiverbank Primary School
Independent · 321m away
Barkisland CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School
Primary · 1.5km away
Rishworth School
Independent · 1.7km away
St John's Primary School In Rishworth
Primary · 2.2km away
Triangle CofE VC Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ripponden Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Ripponden Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ripponden Junior and Infant School?
Ripponden Junior and Infant School currently has 180 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ripponden Junior and Infant School take?
Ripponden Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ripponden Junior and Infant School?
Ripponden Junior and Infant School is in Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4AH, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ripponden Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Ripponden Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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