Ripley Endowed Church of England School, HARROGATE

From the headteacher's welcome: "‘A nurturing community built on a vision of togetherness and love. It extends to those beyond school, resulting in partnerships that positively impact the lives of others. ’ Our Teaching Federation is proud to be partnered with Initial Teachers Training Providers- Leeds Beckett, Leeds Trinity, Red Kite and York St John."

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Ripley Endowed Church of England School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% 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, 4 families put Ripley Endowed Church of England School as their first choice and 27 named it as one of their preferences, for 4 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 Ripley Endowed Church of England School are Killinghall Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 61% maths); Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School (1.9 miles, Outstanding, 84% reading, 96% maths); Admiral Long Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 50% reading, 33% maths); and Saltergate Junior School (2.4 miles).

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

13.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%) and Mixed (12%).

In 2026, 6 pupils (10.3%) received SEN support and 4 (6.9%) 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.

Ripley Endowed Church of England School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Starbeck Rail Station, about 3.9 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cross (ne-bound), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).

In 2024/25, Ripley Endowed Church of England School issued 5 suspensions, 8.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.