How many pupils does Ripon Grammar School have?

Ripon Grammar School has 942 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ripon Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Ripon Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 January 2023).

How does Ripon Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Ripon Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 69.9 in 2025/26.

Where is Ripon Grammar School?

Ripon Grammar School is located at Clotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DG.

Ripon Grammar School

Clotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DG

Good

Inspected 25 January 2023

Good

Ofsted

69.9

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

942

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Ripon Grammar School

Ripon Grammar School is a community school in Ripon, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 942 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 January 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 69.9 (2025/26). 3.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: North Yorkshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 942 / 975 (97%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 25 January 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

3.9%

Free school meals

7.7%

EAL

0.4%

SEN support

4.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

69.9

Attainment 8

129 pupils

92.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

97.7%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B+

A-level average grade

152 students

35.5%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

83%

To higher education

62%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

99%

Sustained destination

94%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

4.8%

Overall absence

10.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

54.15

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.9 vs 2023/24

17.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

13.55

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +7.0 vs 2023/24

£48,897

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,273 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

5.8

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,685

Spend per pupil

£7,708

Income per pupil

57%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Clotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DG
Phone: 01765602647
Headteacher: Jonathan Webb
Website: http://www.ripongrammar.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ripon Grammar School?: Ripon Grammar School is a community school in Ripon, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Ripon Grammar School have?: Ripon Grammar School has 942 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Ripon Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: Ripon Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 January 2023).
How does Ripon Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Ripon Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 69.9 in 2025/26.
Where is Ripon Grammar School?: Ripon Grammar School is located at Clotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DG.

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