Ripon Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Ripon Grammar School
Gender
Exam Board
GL Assessment
Places (Year 7)
117
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
HealthyAbout 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
Ages & Pupils
942
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Good
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 25/01/2023
Quality of Education
GoodBehaviour & Attitudes
GoodPersonal Development
OutstandingLeadership & Management
GoodSixth Form Provision
OutstandingAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
70.9
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
93.7%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Admissions
Student Demographics
4%
Free School Meals
7.5%
English as Additional Language
0.42%
EHCP
4.88%
SEN Support