Ripon Grammar School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Clotherholme Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2DG |
| Phone | 01765602647 |
| Reference Number | 121694 |
Ripon Grammar School has undergone its first routine inspection in over a decade, resulting in a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating. The school has notable strengths in personal development and sixth-form provision, both of which are rated as 'Outstanding'. The school community, inclusive of staff, pupils, and parents, displays a strong sense of pride and ambition. However, some inconsistencies in support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and the application of the behaviour policy have been identified as areas for improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 942 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.36%
Girls: 50.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 68 | 50 | 118 |
| 8 | 65 | 56 | 121 |
| 9 | 71 | 60 | 131 |
| 10 | 65 | 65 | 130 |
| 11 | 64 | 62 | 126 |
| 12 | 70 | 94 | 164 |
| 13 | 62 | 90 | 152 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.2% |
| Chinese | 5.1% |
| Indian | 4.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.4% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| African | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong academic achievement in GCSE and A-level examinations.
- Highly ambitious and well-structured curriculum.
- Outstanding personal development opportunities for pupils.
- Very good behaviour around the school and in classrooms.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements.
- Strong engagement with extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of teaching strategies for pupils with SEND.
- Occasional lack of encouraging communication from some staff to pupils.
- Variability in the application of the behaviour policy.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 70.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 93.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 97.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 44.23 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 44.25 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 35.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 23 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 42 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Church Lane, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2ES |
0.37 miles |
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2ES |
0.4 miles |
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Moorside Primary School & Nursery
Harrogate Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1SU |
0.93 miles |
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Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School
Priest Lane, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1LT |
0.93 miles |
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Outwood Primary Academy Greystone
Quarry Moor Lane, Ripon, HG4 1RW |
1.23 miles |
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Sharow Church of England Primary School
Berrygate Lane, Sharow, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5BJ |
1.57 miles |
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North Stainley Church of England Primary School
North Stainley, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3HT |
3.55 miles |
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Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School
St John's Road, Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3QW |
3.69 miles |
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Markington Church of England Primary & Nursery School
High Street, Markington, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3NR |
4.23 miles |
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Fountains Church of England Primary School
Grantley, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3PJ |
4.37 miles |
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Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3RT |
4.56 miles |
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Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Grange Close, Dishforth, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3LN |
4.88 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Outwood Academy Ripon
Clotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DE |
0.16 miles |
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Cambian Spring Hill
Palace Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3HN |
0.92 miles |