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Ripon Grammar School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Jonathan Webb

location_onRipon, HG4 2DG

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

919

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Attainment 8

70.9

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GCSE Rank

#1 in North Yorkshire

#101 of 3,216 nationally

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Ripon Grammar School is a Community school secondary school in Ripon, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Ripon Grammar School is a community school in Ripon, North Yorkshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 942 pupils on roll, of whom 4% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 70.9, placing the school #1 in North Yorkshire and #101 of 3,216 nationally. 93.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 59.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 81.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 53.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.35 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

70.9

Grade 5+ E&M

93.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)59.6%

Entering EBacc69.00%

EBacc APS6.52

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

69.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77.50%

EBacc APS6.48

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.77

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

69.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc81%

EBacc APS6.55

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.91

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

74.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS6.97

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.92

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

72.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc88%

EBacc APS6.92

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.98

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

73.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc79%

EBacc APS6.95

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.35

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

B+

Students

156

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*19.0%

Achieving A*–A53.0%

Achieving A*–B81.2%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate98.1%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

148

Retention rate98.00%

2023

Avg Grade

B+

Students

153

Retention rate97.40%

2022

Avg Grade

A-

Students

159

Retention rate99.4%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

25 January 2023

Inspection Report

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08 February 2012

Inspection Report

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03 June 2009

Inspection Report

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30 January 2008

Inspection Report

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23 November 2005

Inspection Report

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14 September 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-01-25

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2012-02-08

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-06-03

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.8%(8 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 942 pupils. During this period, there were 9 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	942	9	1.0%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	940	5	0.5%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	921	14	1.5%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	926	11	1.2%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	927	19	2.0%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	917	14	1.5%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	919	9	1.0%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	921	19	2.1%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	928	13	1.4%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	928	14	1.5%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	931	9	1.0%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	928	4	0.4%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	933	0	0.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	933	5	0.5%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	922	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	922	1	0.1%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	924	0	0.0%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	928	12	1.3%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	929	3	0.3%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	928	0	0.0%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	931	5	0.5%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	933	15	1.6%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	936	0	0.0%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	919	0	0.0%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	918	0	0.0%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	919	1	0.1%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 13 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 13 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 12 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

7.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree36%

agree64%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree14%

agree64%

disagree14%

don't know7%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree43%

agree36%

disagree7%

not applicable14%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree79%

agree21%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree71%

agree29%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree64%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree79%

agree21%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree57%

agree36%

don't know7%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree50%

agree43%

disagree7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes100%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Selective Admission (Grammar)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Harrogate Grammar School

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