Ripon Grammar School

A good community school school in North Yorkshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ripon Grammar School.

Ripon, HG42DG Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
70.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.72
English & Maths grade 4+ %
74.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 97.7%
Continue in education or training
44.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 51.0%
Sustained employment
68.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 34.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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
25 January 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Clotherholme Road
Ripon, HG42DG
Phone
1765602647
Website
ripongrammar.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
121694
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Clotherholme Road, Ripon, HG4 2DG
Website
http://www.ripongrammar.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
975 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
926
Free School Meals
4.5% (42 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.3% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
51.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
34.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
11.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
49%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
158 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
97.7 (+45.7 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
65.1 (+45.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
69.1 (+29.6 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.0 (5.5 below average)
Progress 8:
0.72 (+0.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
58 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
116
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
926 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(47 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(64 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(24 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Integrity Inclusivity Curiosity Aspiration Empathy Kindness

Head Teacher's Message

The Headmaster welcomes Ripon Grammar School as a co-educational state boarding and day school with free education, noting that boarding costs are around a third of private school fees, and emphasises strong academic results, independent and collaborative thinking, and rich co-curricular opportunities within a strong community.

Facilities

3G pitch heated five-lane swimming pool gym sports hall astro turf grass rugby pitch tennis and netball courts main hall and performance space assembly hall meeting rooms and conference space classrooms bedrooms (boarders)

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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