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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Church Lane, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2ES, North Yorkshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.8 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
152
Capacity
140
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary

With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 98% of schools, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance and parent satisfaction, with 93% of parents recommending it. The school's Key Stage 2 results show that 78% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 17% nationally. However, while the overall performance is strong, only 22% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 3 July 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.78%Top 17% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.22%Top 7% UK
Parent View (42 responses)
4.2
My child feels safe
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child is happy
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
School has high expectations
88%
School supports development
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
26% disagree
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.5%
White Other11.8%
Asian Indian5.9%
Asian Other5.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Mixed Other2.0%
Other2.0%
Black Other1.3%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Location
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54.13683, -1.53091 · HG4 2ES

School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN150420
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2018.

Is St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy a good school?

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores 97.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

Based on 42 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.

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