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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Ripon, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 152 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

152

Pupils

140

Capacity

109%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2018

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 152 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 140 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Church Lane, Ripon, HG4 2ES
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
8.4% of pupils
DfE URN
150420

Other Primary Schools in Ripon

If St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ripon are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Is St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 152 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 140 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 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 St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy cover?

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Ripon, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.