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Ripley Endowed Church of England School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Ripley Endowed Church of England School is a voluntary controlled primary school in HARROGATE, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 56 pupils, and a capacity of 72 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

56

Pupils

72

Capacity

78%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Ripley Endowed Church of England School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ripley Endowed Church of England School?

The catchment area for Ripley Endowed Church of England School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Ripley Endowed Church of England School is managed by North Yorkshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find North Yorkshire catchment area documents →

Ripley Endowed Church of England School: 72 places, 78% filled: places available

Ripley Endowed Church of England School has a published admission number of 72 places. 56 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 72 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of HARROGATE.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

North Yorkshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. North Yorkshire Council school admissions (official) →

Ripley Endowed Church of England School: School Information

Full address
Main Street, Ripley, HARROGATE, HG3 3AY
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
14.3% of pupils
DfE URN
121580

Other Church of England Schools in North Yorkshire

Ripley Endowed Church of England School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across North Yorkshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Ripley Endowed Church of England School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ripley Endowed Church of England School

What is the catchment area for Ripley Endowed Church of England School?

The catchment area for Ripley Endowed Church of England School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ripley Endowed Church of England School oversubscribed?

Ripley Endowed Church of England School has a capacity of 72 places and currently has 56 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Ripley Endowed Church of England School?

Ripley Endowed Church of England School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Ripley Endowed Church of England School cover?

Ripley Endowed Church of England School is a primary school in HARROGATE, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ripley Endowed Church of England School?

Ripley Endowed Church of England School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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