Schools in Ripon, Yorkshire and the Humber (2025)
15 schools · 2,991 students · 8 academy, 7 local authority · median Pupils on roll 151.
Ripon, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 15 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 2,991 students. By level there are 13 primary, 2 secondary; by sector 8 academy, 7 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Ripon's schools is 151, below the Yorkshire and the Humber median of 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
11 of the 15 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Ripon Grammar School (96.8, top 5% of secondary schools nationally), followed by St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (86.1, top 10% of primary schools nationally), and Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School (77.1, top 25% of primary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Ripon Grammar School (957 students), Outwood Academy Ripon (609 students), Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (335 students).
Ranked schools in Ripon
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 197Ripon Grammar SchoolRipon · Local authority Secondary70.9 Attainment 8 · 957 students
- 286St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyRipon · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 151 students
- 377Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary SchoolRipon · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 477Outwood Primary Academy GreystoneRipon · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 169 students
- 575Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary SchoolRipon · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 63 students
- 660Outwood Academy RiponRipon · Academy Secondary46.6 Attainment 8 · 609 students
- 751Fountains Church of England Primary SchoolRipon · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 71 students
- 849Holy Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolRipon · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 335 students
- 938Moorside Primary School & NurseryRipon · Local authority Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 169 students
- 1034Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary SchoolRipon · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 96 students
- 1131Sharow Church of England Primary SchoolRipon · Local authority Primary31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 76 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ripon Grammar School Ripon · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 96.8 Top 5% | 70.9 Attainment 8 | 957 |
| 2 | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Ripon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 86.1 Top 10% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 151 |
| 3 | Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School Ripon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 77.1 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 4 | Outwood Primary Academy Greystone Ripon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 76.6 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 169 |
| 5 | Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School Ripon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 74.5 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63 |
| 6 | Outwood Academy Ripon Ripon · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 60.3 Top 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 609 |
| 7 | Fountains Church of England Primary School Ripon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 50.6 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71 |
| 8 | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Ripon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.2 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 335 |
| 9 | Moorside Primary School & Nursery Ripon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 37.7 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 169 |
| 10 | Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School Ripon · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 34.4 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 96 |
| 11 | Sharow Church of England Primary School Ripon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 30.5 Lower 50% | 31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76 |
Other schools in Ripon
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield
Ripon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
53 students
North Stainley Church of England Primary School
Ripon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
19 students
Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School
Ripon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
13 students
Masham CofE Primary School
Ripon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
Compare the top 4 schools in Ripon side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Ripon?
Ripon Grammar School is the highest-ranked school in Ripon with a Success Index (England) of 96.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary schools in England).
How many schools are in Ripon?
Ripon has 15 schools (2 secondary, 13 primary) educating 2,991 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Ripon?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Ripon is 151. Number of pupils in the latest school census.