Ripon primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 70% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, above England's 82%. 22% achieve the higher standard, nearly triple the national average of 8%. Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School, Fountains Church of England Primary School, and Masham CofE VA Primary School are among the highest-performing options serving families across Ripon and surrounding villages. While 64% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, compared to 62% nationally, the area's 15 schools offer strong foundations and welcoming community environments. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Fountains Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Outwood Primary Academy Greystone | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Masham CofE VA Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 2.5/10Rebuilding |
| N/A | Masham CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Information not available |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Moorside Primary School & Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | North Stainley Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.5/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #5 | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 9.6/10Elite |
| #10 | Holy Trinity Church of England Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.3/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Sharow Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
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