At a Glance
Assessment: GL 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school, Boarding
Admissions: Mixed Boys and Girls
Places per year: 117
Introduction
Ripon Grammar School is a co-educational, selective mixed grammar school for children aged 11-18 with boarding facilities for up to 100 students. It is located in Ripon, North Yorkshire and has been part of the local community since the seventh century. Sport, music and drama are particularly strong programmes at the school, combined with the opportunities to volunteer and experience outdoor trips. Ripon Grammar is very popular with families in the area and has been voted the top state school in the North in The Sunday Times Parent Power survey for the ninth time in 2022.
Ofsted previously rated the school as ‘Outstanding’ for boarding and education, academic results and ‘value added’ progress, which is supported by the students’ exceptional performance at GCSE and A level, achieving close to 100% five A*- C (level 9-4 in the new grading system) GCSE grades and over 80% A* – B A-levels every year.
Admission to Ripon Grammar and other grammar schools within North Yorkshire is highly competitive due to the outstanding results of these schools. Students are offered a place based on their performance in the entrance test run by the local authority and set by the GL exam board. There are two papers candidates must sit which contain content not typically taught within school. 11 Plus Hero has prepared information and resources to help guide you and your child through the admissions process and exam content so you can feel prepared and confident that you have the tools to succeed when applying for a place and preparing for the test.
Ripon Grammar School Key Information
At 11 Plus Hero, we understand that there is a lot of information to take in and keep track of for 11 plus preparation, which can be difficult when this is accessed in various places. To help, we have collated key information, including dates and deadlines, admissions policies, boarding fees and school statistics, all in one place for easy reading.
School Address
Full Address:
Ripon Grammar School16 Clotherholme Road
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 2DG
Contact Information
Parking in the school
Parking can be found on the school premises though this is limited.
Additional parking off site
Free parking is available in the Blossomgate car park, HG4 2AJ, approximately a 20-minute walk.
Alternatively, parking is available at Marshall Way (259 spaces), 5 Marshall Way, Harrogate, HG4 2BT, £1.40 for 3 hours.
Additional parking off site
Free parking is available in the Blossomgate car park, HG4 2AJ, approximately a 20-minute walk.
Alternatively, parking is available at Marshall Way (259 spaces), 5 Marshall Way, Harrogate, HG4 2BT, £1.40 for 3 hours.
Key Information for Ripon Grammar School
PAN* for Year 7 intake (2023)
Total Student Capacity Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Total Students Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Percentage Capacity (2022)
Latest Ofsted Rating (2021)
Selection Test
Boarding Fees (Y7 to Y11)
Boarding Fees (Y12 to Y13)
Sibling Discount (Boarders)
Key Events for Admission to Ripon Grammar School
It can be tricky to keep track of the numerous dates and deadlines for admission to Ripon Grammar School, but 11 Plus Hero is here to help guide you through.
Applications for Secondary School intake 2023
Open evening
Registration for test
Registration of Special Educational Needs and disability by the child's current school’s special educational needs coordinator.
Exam date
Exam results date
Common Application form (CAF) Deadline
National Offer Day
Application Documents for Ripon Grammar School
These links to areas of the North Yorkshire County Council website contain important information for admission to Ripon Grammar School.
Ripon Grammar Exam Format
North Yorkshire County Council administers the test at Ripon Grammar School. The papers are prepared and marked by the GL exam board. We know that these materials may be unfamiliar to you and your child, so 11 Plus Hero has been designed to help you prepare effectively and efficiently for the papers. Our guidance and resources will give your child the toolkit for success with a GL 11 Plus style exam.
Test Overview
Paper One: A 50-minute multiple choice Verbal Reasoning paper
Paper Two: A multiple choice Non-Verbal Reasoning paper made up of four timed 10-minute sections
| English | Maths | Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pass Mark
Unfortunately, Ripon Grammar School do not publish the passing grade boundaries for their selection test, so we are unable to help in this regard.
Pass Mark
Unfortunately, Ripon Grammar School do not publish the passing grade boundaries for their selection test, so we are unable to help in this regard.
Catchment Area
A registration letter for the exam is sent out in the summer term to all pupils who live in and attend a school inside the Ripon catchment area. You will need to confirm whether you wish your child to sit the test or be withdrawn and send the reply form to the local authority. If this form is not received by 26th June, the child will be withdrawn from the test.
In area pupils who attend a school outside of the catchment area will need to make an application to register for the test. Out of area pupils, including those attending an in-area school, will also need to make an application to sit the test.
The catchment areas for secondary schools are marked on this North Yorkshire County Council map: https://maps.northyorks.gov.uk/connect/analyst/mobile/#/main?mapcfg=secondary_catchments
North Yorkshire County Council is the admission authority responsible for Year 7 places at Ripon Grammar School. Priority is given to the highest scoring 28% of candidates living within the catchment area based on the location of their home address and distance from the school.
Additional Eligibility
Ripon Grammar operates common additional eligibility such as students qualifying for Pupil Premium, those with relatives at the school already and children looked after by the local authority.
Ripon Grammar School FAQs
The two exam booklets have been produced by GL Assessment. The Verbal Reasoning paper is free-timed for 50 minutes, and the Non-Verbal Reasoning paper consists of four 10-minute sections.
Ensure your child brings their coloured card with their name, candidate number and room number. You will need to bring the invitation letter to drop off and collect your child.
Stationery – two HB pencils and an eraser. You may put these in a clear pencil case.
A drink and a snack. These should be labelled with your child’s full name where possible.
Any coats/bags should be labelled in advance as these cannot be left at the child’s desk during the test.
Please check with the school if any medicine needs to be administered on school property.
North Yorkshire County Council hosts booklets with sample questions to allow children to get used to the format of the exam.
https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/selective-schools
GL Assessment provides free familiarisation material:
Please note that these materials are not definitive and there is no guarantee that these question types will be found in the actual exam.
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