North Yorkshire grammar school
Ripon Grammar School
Clotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 2DG
Last checked 15 October 2026 · Source: DfE GIAS
- Who can apply
- Boys and girls
- Entrance test
- Ripon Grammar School entrance test
- Papers by
- GL Assessment
- Ranking (GCSE)
- #92
Ripon Grammar School at a glance
- Entrance test
- Ripon Grammar School entrance test
- Papers by GL Assessment
- Qualifying score
- 203 in total across several papers
- 2026 entry (latest checked)
For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5
- Registration opens
- Not confirmed yet
- Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
- Registration closes
- Not confirmed yet
- Test day
- Not confirmed yet
- Results
- Not confirmed yet
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2028
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Results
- 16 October 2026(passed)
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
Dates and scores are shown only once we've checked them against the official admissions information. Always confirm with the test organiser before you rely on them.
Key dates
For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5
- Not confirmed yet
Registration opens
Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
- Not confirmed yet
Registration closes
- Not confirmed yet
Test day
- Not confirmed yet
Results
National dates for England
- 31 October 2027
Secondary school application deadlineNext
Apply through your local council, listing the grammar schools you want.
- 1 March 2028
National Offer Day
Councils tell families which secondary school place they have been offered.
Add these dates to your calendar
The Ripon Grammar School entrance test dates for this year haven't been confirmed on our site yet — see the official North Yorkshire Council page(opens in a new tab).
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Test day
- 12 September 2026(passed)
- Results
- 16 October 2026(passed)
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
Prepare for Ripon Grammar School
Practice matched to the GL Assessment papers this school's test uses.
GL Assessment paper packs
Timed practice papers with marking and a report on what to work on next.
Next mock exam
GL mock day — Autumn 2026 (Year 5)
Year 5 GL mock season 2026–27
Dates to be confirmed
Free sample paper
Every child gets a free sample paper in each subject with a free parent account, with a report and an estimated standardised score.
About Ripon Grammar School
One of the oldest grammar schools in England, serving North Yorkshire since 1555.
The entrance test
Children applying for Year 7 sit the Ripon Grammar School entrance test, run by North Yorkshire Council.
Papers by: GL Assessment.
Checked against the official admissions information. What the exam boards mean
Our guide to the Ripon Grammar School entrance test: format, dates and other schools that use it →
School results2024/25
- RankRanked #92
- GCSE Attainment 8
- 70.9 out of 90
- 93.7% got grade 5+ in English and maths
- A level points per entry
- 44.5(B+ average)
Source: DfE school performance tables, 2024/25. Results reflect who a school admits as well as its teaching. See all grammar school rankings and how they work
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Common questions
- Which 11+ test does Ripon Grammar School use?
- Children applying for Year 7 at Ripon Grammar School sit the Ripon Grammar School entrance test, run by North Yorkshire Council.
- What format is the Ripon Grammar School entrance test?
- The Ripon Grammar School entrance test papers are written by GL Assessment. The subjects, timings and question types are set for each test, so check the official familiarisation material for the exact format.
- Is Ripon Grammar School for boys or girls?
- Ripon Grammar School is co-educational: it admits both boys and girls into Year 7.
- When is the Ripon Grammar School entrance test for 2027 entry?
- The Ripon Grammar School entrance test for September 2027 entry is on 12 September 2026. Registration closes on 30 June 2026.
- What is the pass mark for Ripon Grammar School?
- We haven't checked the figure for 2027 entry yet, so this is the most recent verified one. Ripon Grammar School entrance test: the qualifying score for 2026 entry is a total of 203 across several papers, so it can't be set against one estimated score. A score at this level doesn't guarantee a place: Ripon Grammar School offers places under its own admissions policy.
- When are the Ripon Grammar School entrance test results for 2027 entry?
- Results for September 2027 entry are sent to families on 16 October 2026.
- How can my child prepare for the Ripon Grammar School 11+?
- The Ripon Grammar School entrance test papers are written by GL Assessment, so practise with papers in that style under timed conditions. On Academy11+ you'll find GL Assessment mock exams and a free sample paper, with a report on what to work on next.
- Where is Ripon Grammar School?
- Ripon Grammar School is at Clotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 2DG.
Location
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Clotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 2DG