Fountains Church of England Primary School vs Ripon Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 7.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountains Church of England Primary School
Ripon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
71 students
Ripon Grammar School
Ripon · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
957 students
| Measure | Fountains Church of England Primary School Ripon, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ripon Grammar School Ripon, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #756 of 1,636 | #1 of 366 |
| National rank | #7841 of 15,697 | #58 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 71 | 957 |
| Pupils on roll | 71 | 957 |
| Free school meals | 7% | 4.4% |
| Capacity filled | 67.6% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 70.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 93.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 97.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | 44.5 |
| town | Ripon | Ripon |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.grantleyfountains.co.uk/ | www.ripongrammar.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ripon Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.8 vs 50.6).
- •Ripon Grammar School is the larger school with 957 students compared with 71.
- •Fountains Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Ripon Grammar School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fountains Church of England Primary School better than Ripon Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Ripon Grammar School ranks higher (96.8 vs 50.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fountains Church of England Primary School and Ripon Grammar School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Ripon and Ripon in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fountains Church of England Primary School: 71. Ripon Grammar School: 957. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fountains Church of England Primary School and Ripon Grammar School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Fountains Church of England Primary School is 756th of 1,636 and Ripon Grammar School is 1st of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).