Moorside Primary School & Nursery vs Outwood Academy Ripon
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moorside Primary School & Nursery
Ripon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
Outwood Academy Ripon
Ripon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
609 students
| Measure | Moorside Primary School & Nursery Ripon, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Academy Ripon Ripon, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1053 of 1,636 | #109 of 366 |
| National rank | #10667 of 15,697 | #1466 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 169 | 609 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 609 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 80.5% | 81.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.07 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ripon | Ripon |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.moorsideschools.org.uk | www.ripon.outwood.com/ |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Ripon scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.3 vs 37.7).
- •Outwood Academy Ripon is the larger school with 609 students compared with 169.
- •Moorside Primary School & Nursery is a local authority school while Outwood Academy Ripon is a academy 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 Moorside Primary School & Nursery better than Outwood Academy Ripon?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Ripon ranks higher (60.3 vs 37.7 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 Moorside Primary School & Nursery and Outwood Academy Ripon?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ripon and Ripon in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moorside Primary School & Nursery: 169. Outwood Academy Ripon: 609. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorside Primary School & Nursery and Outwood Academy Ripon rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Moorside Primary School & Nursery is 1053rd of 1,636 and Outwood Academy Ripon is 109th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).