Ripponden Junior and Infant School

A good community school school in Calderdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ripponden Junior and Infant School.

Sowerby Bridge, HX64AH Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
16 July 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Halifax Road
Ripponden
Sowerby Bridge, HX64AH
Phone
1422823362
Website
ripponden.calderdale.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107514
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Halifax Road, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4AH
Website
www.ripponden.calderdale.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
187
Free School Meals
12.3% (23 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
67.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
7.1 (10.4 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.0 (2.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 108.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
187 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growing Together, Reaching for the Sky"

Be enthusiastic Don’t Give Up Make Good Choices Show Respect Always being Kind and Caring

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Busy Bees

Facilities

Trophy cabinet fabulous running track

Curriculum Highlights

Art Policy 22-24 Art Learning Pathway Computing Curriculum Plan DT Policy 2022-24 DT Learning Pathway EYFS Curriculum Plan 2025-26 EYFS Policy 25-27 MFL Curriculum Plan Geography Policy 2025-27 Geography Learning Pathway History & Geography Curriculum Plan History Policy 25-27 History Learning Pathway maths Curriculum Plan maths Policy 25-27 Music Curriculum Plan Music Policy 25-27 Music Development Plan 2025 PSHE Curriculum Plan PSHE Policy 25-27 RE Curriculum Plan RE Policy 25-27 Reading Policy 25-27 RSE Policy 25-27 Science Curriculum Plan Science Policy 25-27 Science Learning Pathway Teaching and Learning Policy Sept 22-24 French (MFL) Policy 25-27 PE Curriculum Plan Writing Policy 25-27 PE Policy 25-27

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Busy Bees is a before and after school club. It opens 7:30am until school opening and 3:00pm–6:00pm, Monday to Friday, and is also open on school holidays. Breakfast is provided during morning sessions and snacks/activities are provided during after school sessions; holiday clubs exist.

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