St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Ripon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Wilfrid's excels at building a caring, inclusive community where every child feels happy and safe. Reading, mathematics, and early years provision are all excellent, with teachers giving precise instruction and adapting lessons for all learners including those with additional needs. The school's focus on wider development - including universal sports participation, music, and community involvement - helps pupils develop confidence and social skills alongside academic learning.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with well-delivered phonics programme and secure attainment in Year 6
- Excellent mathematics teaching with precise explanations and effective modelling of calculations
- Exceptionally well-designed early years with rich learning environment and strong vocabulary development
- Outstanding wider development including universal sports participation and singing performances
- Highly effective support for pupils with SEND with strong progress monitoring
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils' attainment in writing is lower than other subjects
- Expectations for written work are not always precise enough regarding vocabulary and structure
- Writing skills need to develop more securely across all year groups
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders and staff creating an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports competitions, diocesan choir, carol service performances, reading ambassadors, special helpers programme, before- and after-school clubs, food bank community collections
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School has maintained the high standards from its previous outstanding inspection. The school's vision of 'learn to love and love to learn' creates a happy, caring community where pupils behave exceptionally well and are well-prepared for their next stage of education.
At a Glance
10.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
42 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2025/26 academic year
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
151 pupils
140 capacity
11 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Ripon
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ripon
Admissions Demand - North Yorkshire
Places available
7,282
Applications
5,050
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across North Yorkshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.12848%
Overall absence
5.64516%
Persistent absence
124
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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