Outwood Academy Ripon vs Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Academy Ripon
Ripon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
609 students
Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School
Ripon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Ripon Ripon, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School Ripon, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #109 of 366 | #227 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1466 of 4,090 | #2639 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 609 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 609 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 27.3% | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 81.2% | 86.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| 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.ripon.outwood.com/ | www.riponcathedralschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.1 vs 60.3).
- •Outwood Academy Ripon is the larger school with 609 students compared with 210.
- •Outwood Academy Ripon is a academy school while Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary 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 Outwood Academy Ripon 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 60.3 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 Outwood Academy Ripon and Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ripon and Ripon in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Ripon: 609. Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Ripon and Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Outwood Academy Ripon is 109th of 366 and Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School is 227th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).