Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 3-11
Religion Church of England
Address Church Lane
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 2ES
Phone 01765602858
Reference Number 149275

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School demonstrates a generally positive environment for learning, with effective safeguarding measures in place that ensure pupils feel safe and well cared for. Attendance has improved, and leaders have established a coherent curriculum that caters to the needs of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. However, while the school has made strides in areas like behaviour and engagement, there are concerning gaps in achievement, especially among disadvantaged pupils. The overall performance in national tests reveals a mix of progress, with many pupils not attaining the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school is part of the Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust and has merged with other institutions, representing a significant shift in its operational context. Despite leaders' good intentions and efforts to improve teaching quality, there remain notable weaknesses that hinder some pupils' academic progress. Variability in teaching practices across subjects affects how well students are prepared for future educational opportunities, indicating a need for continued focus on improving instructional strategies and ensuring all pupils have the resources necessary to achieve their potential.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 224
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 52.68%
Girls: 47.32%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 19.6%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 19.6%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 28.1
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 28.1

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 Unknown Unknown Unknown
2 Unknown Unknown Unknown
3 19 34 53
4 29 26 55
5 31 25 56
6 39 21 60

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 72.8%
White, Other 6.7%
Indian 4%
African 3.1%
Mixed, Other 3.1%
Chinese 1.3%
Asian, Other 1.3%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.4%
White & Asian 0.4%

Overall Ofsted Rating Needs attention
 >  Leadership & Governance Needs attention
 >  Personal Development & Wellbeing Expected standard
 >  Achievement Needs attention
 >  Attendance & Behaviour Expected standard
 >  Curriculum & Teaching Needs attention
 >  Inclusion Expected standard
 >  Early Years Expected standard
Last Report Date 24 Feb 2026
Date Report
24 Feb 2026 School inspection
27 Jun 2023 School inspection
08 Sep 2022 Academy conversion letter

Strengths

  • Effective safeguarding practices are in place, creating a safe learning environment.
  • Leaders effectively support attendance and work closely with families to understand barriers.
  • Curriculum is well-sequenced and adapted to meet children’s needs, including those with SEND.
  • Positive behaviour management contributes to a calm and orderly school atmosphere.
  • Strong commitment to inclusivity and support for disadvantaged pupils.

Areas for Improvement

  • Achievement gaps remain, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
  • Inconsistent teaching quality across subjects affects overall pupil performance.
  • Some pupils lack depth of knowledge and readiness for next steps due to gaps in learning.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 62%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 9%

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 103

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 1
Writing 2
Maths -1.4

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