North Stainley Church of England Primary School, Ripon

From the headteacher's welcome: "Nestled in the heart of our local community, North Stainley Church of England Primary School offers a complete and enriching education for children aged 4 to 11, from Reception through to Year 6. Our small class sizes create a warm, inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to step outside their comfort zone, try new things, and grow in confidence."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 43% of Year 6 pupils at North Stainley Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 14% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

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

For September 2026 entry, 2 families put North Stainley Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 8 named it as one of their preferences, for 2 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to North Stainley Church of England Primary School are St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield (1.7 miles, Good, 71% reading, 57% maths); Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 71% reading, 59% maths); Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School (3.6 miles, 100% reading, 93% maths); and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (3.8 miles, Requires improvement, 79% reading, 71% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than North Stainley Church of England Primary School.

North Stainley 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.

5.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%), Mixed (11%) and Asian (5%).

In 2026, 4 pupils (21.1%) received SEN support and 2 (10.5%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

North Stainley Church of England Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 8 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 North Stainley Church of England Primary School.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (n-bound), 20 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).

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