St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Ripon, HG4 2ES · North Yorkshire · primary school
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6th 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 — 8.7/10 against 4,123 of them, against 8.8/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 22.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Karate Club, Multi-Sports Club, and Ripon Catholic Junior Choir, and play netball. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 151 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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
With a recent inspection, what specific strategies are used to maintain the Outstanding rating? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Overview
St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school fosters a strong, caring community where pupils are described as ‘grateful, friendly, honest and fair’. Leaders have ensured that high expectations remain central to the school’s ethos, resulting in pupils who are socially and academically ready for their next stage of education.
Strengths
- Pupils develop a ‘love of reading’ from the early years, with secure attainment in Year 6 and effective phonics teaching that quickly addresses knowledge gaps.
- Mathematics teaching is highly effective, with teachers providing ‘precise explanations’ and clear examples that help pupils focus well on tasks.
- The curriculum in other subjects, such as history and geography, is well designed to build essential knowledge and skills over time.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive targeted support, including extra teaching and vocabulary exposure, helping them make progress.
- Children in the early years are ‘confident and curious’, benefiting from a rich learning environment closely linked to the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils do not achieve as well as they could in writing, often being unsure how to use the right language and structure.
- Expectations for written work are not always precise enough regarding features and vocabulary; the school must ensure these are clearly defined to improve attainment across all year groups.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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