Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Ripon, HG4 2ES · North Yorkshire · primary school
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173rd of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.2/10 against 3,249 of them, against 5.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Karate Club, Choir, Drama Club, Forest School, Multi-Sports Club, and Schools Out. Trips include a Year 6 Residential and a Year 4 Tudor Trip. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 335 pupils against a stated capacity of 356. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the Forest Club? How does the school manage transitions for Year 6 pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Overview
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is described as a "welcoming community where pupils feel safe and happy." The report highlights that leaders have taken "decisive steps to improve" following a recent merger, resulting in better attendance and behaviour. However, the school is currently working to address variability in teaching quality and ensure all pupils, particularly disadvantaged ones, achieve the academic standards expected of them.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Attendance and behaviour are at an "expected standard," supported by "securely embedded routines" and strategies like 'wellbeing check-ins'.
- Inclusion is effective, with leaders showing "commitment to meeting every pupil’s needs" and providing tailored support for SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
- Personal development is strong, with a "well-structured" curriculum helping pupils build knowledge about health, relationships, and safety.
- Early years provision is coherent, with clear transitions and staff who "build warm, positive relationships with children."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must strengthen teachers’ pedagogical knowledge to address "inconsistencies in teaching" and ensure pupils are appropriately challenged.
- Teaching must enable all pupils, especially disadvantaged ones, to develop knowledge across the curriculum to close gaps and improve national test outcomes.
- Governance should provide "robust challenge" to ensure improvement priorities are implemented effectively, considering staff workload and wellbeing.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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