Ripon Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Ripon Grammar School

Grammar SchoolNorth Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber132 days until exam dateOfsted: Good

Gender

Mixed

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Places (Year 7)

117

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

17.4:1

Healthy

About Ripon Grammar School

Ripon Grammar School is a selective school with a proud history and strong traditions, where pupils achieve exceptionally well in both GCSEs and A-levels. Teachers here are subject experts who encourage intellectual curiosity and deep thinking, with sixth-form students particularly benefiting from ambitious programmes designed to open doors to competitive university courses and careers. The school offers an impressive array of clubs and societies spanning science, arts, humanities and sport, and pupils are genuinely enthusiastic about getting involved. With courteous, well-behaved students and a close-knit community atmosphere, this is a school where young people are supported to develop not just academically but as confident, well-rounded individuals.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

942

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 25/01/2023

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

70.9

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

93.7%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
942 pupilsSmall
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1Healthy
Boarding
Boarding available
Consortium
School's Own

Admissions

Published Admission Number
117 places

Student Demographics

4%

Free School Meals

7.5%

English as Additional Language

0.42%

EHCP

4.88%

SEN Support

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