Mount St Mary's Catholic High School vs Ripon Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 38 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
Leeds · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
943 students
Ripon Grammar School
Ripon · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
957 students
| Measure | Mount St Mary's Catholic High School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ripon Grammar School Ripon, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #168 of 366 | #1 of 366 |
| National rank | #2002 of 4,090 | #58 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 943 | 957 |
| Pupils on roll | 943 | 957 |
| Free school meals | 47.7% | 4.4% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.6 | 70.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.9% | 93.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.7% | 97.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.19 | 6.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | 44.5 |
| town | Leeds | Ripon |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.mountstmarys.org/ | www.ripongrammar.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ripon Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.8 vs 49.3).
- •Ripon Grammar School is the larger school with 957 students compared with 943.
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 Mount St Mary's Catholic High School better than Ripon Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Ripon Grammar School ranks higher (96.8 vs 49.3 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 Mount St Mary's Catholic High School and Ripon Grammar School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Ripon in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School: 943. Ripon Grammar School: 957. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mount St Mary's Catholic High School and Ripon Grammar School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School is 168th of 366 and Ripon Grammar School is 1st of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).