The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 152
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jill Allen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Church Lane, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Outwood Academy Ripon
Secondary · 524m away
Moorside Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Outwood Primary Academy Greystone
Primary · 1.5km away
Spring Hill School
Special school · 1.7km away
Cambian Spring Hill
Independent · 1.8km away
Sharow Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 152 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is in Ripon, HG4 2ES, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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