Moorside Primary School & Nursery vs Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 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
Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School
Ripon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Moorside Primary School & Nursery Ripon, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School Ripon, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1053 of 1,636 | #227 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10667 of 15,697 | #2639 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 169 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 80.5% | 86.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 19% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ripon | Ripon |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.moorsideschools.org.uk | www.riponcathedralschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.1 vs 37.7).
- •Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 61%).
- •Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 3%).
- •Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 169.
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 Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School ranks higher (77.1 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 Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School?
About 1.3 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. Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorside Primary School & Nursery and Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Moorside Primary School & Nursery is 1053rd of 1,636 and Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School is 227th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).