Schools in Ripon
There are 16 schools in Ripon on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 13 primary and 2 secondary schools, under North Yorkshire local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Ripon (13)
- Fountains Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · HG4 3PJ
- Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · HG4 3BH
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · HG4 2ES
- Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · HG4 3RT
- Masham CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · HG4 4EG
- Moorside Primary School & NurseryCommunity school · HG4 1SU
- North Stainley Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · HG4 3HT
- Outwood Primary Academy GreystoneAcademy sponsor led · HG4 1RW
- Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · HG4 1LT
- Sharow Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · HG4 5BJ
- St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West TanfieldVoluntary controlled school · HG4 5JN
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · HG4 2ES
- Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · HG4 4AH
Secondary schools in Ripon (2)
- Outwood Academy RiponAcademy converter · HG4 2DE
- Ripon Grammar SchoolCommunity school · HG4 2DG
Other phases in Ripon (1)
- Cambian Spring HillOther independent special school · HG4 3HN
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Ripon?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 16 open schools with a Ripon address (as of 5 June 2026), including 13 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Ripon guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Ripon?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.