Ripon primary school celebrates positive progress and ‘Expected Standard’ ratings following Ofsted inspection
Pupils and teachers at a primary school in Ripon are celebrating after receiving positive feedback following its latest Ofsted inspection.
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School welcomed inspectors in February, who praised it as a ‘welcoming’, ‘safe’, and ‘happy’ community where pupils enjoy learning in a calm and orderly environment.
The school has successfully navigated a period of significant positive change.
After successfully merging its infant and junior schools onto a single site, the school is now led by Headteacher Mr Marco Ramsay, appointed in April to guide the newly unified community forward.
The inspection confirmed that the school is performing at the ‘expected standard’ across several important areas.
They highlighted the school’s exceptional culture and safeguarding, noting that an open and supportive environment ensures all pupils feel safe and well cared for.
The report also praised the school’s work to improve attendance, describing it as ‘effective’, with pupils showing positive attitudes and respectful behaviour.
Leaders’ commitment to inclusion was recognised, with tailored support provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities to ensure they can fully access the curriculum.
In addition, the school offers a rich personal, social, and health education programme, complemented by opportunities for students to take on leadership roles such as ‘pupil governors’ and members of the ‘caring crew’.
While the report identifies areas for further development, particularly in ensuring consistently high-quality teaching across all subjects, inspectors acknowledged that the leadership team already has a clear plan in place for improvement.
The school has also seen a positive trend in academic results, with 2025 national test outcomes in reading and mathematics showing improvement, attributed to decisive leadership actions.
The report concludes that Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is a ‘welcoming community’, with staff who are ‘ambitious for all pupils’.
With a committed headteacher and a unified school structure, the school is well positioned to build on its strong foundations and continue its journey toward excellence.
For more information about Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, visit https://www.htjce.co.uk/