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Ripon Grammar School
Clotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DG, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.9 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
942
Capacity
975
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and impressive GCSE results, this school stands out in North Yorkshire. The attainment score of 70.9 in GCSEs places it in the top 3% nationally, with 98% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Additionally, 83% of pupils progress to university, with 62% attending top-third institutions, reflecting strong academic outcomes and a supportive environment for higher education aspirations.
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Last inspected: 25 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 70.9 | Top 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 98% | Top 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 94% | Top 3% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 69% | Top 6% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 60% | Top 6% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 83% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 62% | Top 20% |
Based on 154 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.2%
Asian Chinese5.1%
Asian Indian4.6%
Mixed Other4.4%
White Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Black African1.5%
Other1.1%
Asian Other0.7%
White Irish0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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54.13916, -1.53911 · HG4 2DG
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN121694
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.ripongrammar.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ripon Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Ripon Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 January 2023.
Is Ripon Grammar School a good school?
Ripon Grammar School scores 91.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ripon Grammar School in GCSEs?
Ripon Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 70.9. 98% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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