Best 3 Secondary schools in Ripon – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Outwood Academy Ripon (Secondary) in Ripon; Ripon Grammar School (Secondary) in Ripon — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Outwood Academy Ripon and Ripon Grammar School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Ripon, North Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Outwood Academy Ripon), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Outwood Academy Ripon (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 800, combined total ≈ 1,600, typical FSM 15–20%, range 0–5%–25–30%; all within the OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Outwood Academy Ripon HG4 2DE	Ripon Grammar School HG4 2DG
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Community school
Location	Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2DE	Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2DG
Latest Ofsted	2 9 Sep 2024	2 27 Apr 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	750	975
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Selective
Trust / Local authority	OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST	North Yorkshire (815)
Website	www.ripon.outwood.com	www.ripongrammar.co.uk
Telephone	01765604564	01765602647
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Outwood Academy Ripon

HG4 2DE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 2DE
Ofsted: 2 9 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.ripon.outwood.com
Telephone: 01765604564

Ripon Grammar School

HG4 2DG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 2DG
Ofsted: 2 27 Apr 2023
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Yorkshire (815)
Website: www.ripongrammar.co.uk
Telephone: 01765602647

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.