Fountains Church of England Primary School, Ripon

From the headteacher's welcome: "Whether you are a parent or a visitor to our school, I’m sure you will find us a warm and welcoming community. Our school is located close to the city of Ripon in beautiful North Yorkshire countryside."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Fountains Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 79% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Fountains Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 19 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Fountains Church of England Primary School are Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 71% reading, 59% maths); Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School (4 miles, 100% reading, 93% maths); Markington Church of England Primary & Nursery School (4.6 miles, Good); and Summerbridge Primary School (5 miles, 40% reading, 47% maths).

Fountains Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Fountains Church of England Primary School is one of 14 schools run by Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Fountains Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (81%).

7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 14 pupils (19.7%) received SEN support and 2 (2.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

Fountains Church of England Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Fountains Church of England Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Grantley Arms (s-bound), 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).

Fountains Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.