Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Priest Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1LT |
| Phone | 01765602355 |
| Reference Number | 121581 |
Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School has demonstrated effective action to sustain the standards identified during its last inspection. The school fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment, where pupils feel safe, happy, and engaged in their learning. Strong relationships between staff and students contribute to a positive school culture, and pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum that supports their academic and personal development. With a clear focus on improvement, the school prepares its students well for their future educational journeys.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 211 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.55%
Girls: 55.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 2 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 3 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 4 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 5 | 13 | 18 | 31 |
| 6 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.8% |
| Unclassified | 3.8% |
| African | 2.8% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 19 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jul 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Jul 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Mar 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 18 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils express high levels of happiness and safety.
- Strong relationships between adults and pupils.
- High expectations of behaviour and learning.
- Effective teaching methods in mathematics and core subjects.
- Well-structured curriculum that aids knowledge retention.
- Strong early years environment promoting language development.
- High achievement levels for pupils with SEND.
- Engagement in 'courageous advocacy' fostering community involvement.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of memory strategies in foundation subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 19% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.7 | ||
| Writing | 0 | ||
| Maths | 1.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 22 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2ES |
0.53 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Church Lane, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2ES |
0.57 miles |
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Sharow Church of England Primary School
Berrygate Lane, Sharow, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5BJ |
0.83 miles |
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Moorside Primary School & Nursery
Harrogate Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1SU |
0.83 miles |
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Outwood Primary Academy Greystone
Quarry Moor Lane, Ripon, HG4 1RW |
0.91 miles |
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Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School
St John's Road, Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3QW |
3.18 miles |
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Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Grange Close, Dishforth, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3LN |
4.06 miles |
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North Stainley Church of England Primary School
North Stainley, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3HT |
4.08 miles |
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Markington Church of England Primary & Nursery School
High Street, Markington, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3NR |
4.33 miles |
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Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School
Burton Leonard, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3RW |
4.69 miles |
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Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School
Short Road, Dishforth Airfield, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3DL |
4.75 miles |
|
Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School
Kirby Hill, Boroughbridge, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9DS |
4.91 miles |
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Roecliffe CofE Primary School
Roecliffe, Boroughbridge, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9LY |
4.96 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Outwood Academy Ripon
Clotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DE |
0.9 miles |
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Ripon Grammar School
Clotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DG |
0.93 miles |
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Cambian Spring Hill
Palace Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3HN |
1.41 miles |
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Darwin School
Baldersby St James, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4PT |
4.61 miles |