Ripon school receives 'glowing' report following review by The Good Schools Guide
Pupils and teachers at Ripon Grammar School are celebrating after the school received high praise from one of the country’s most respected education reviewers following a recent visit.
A reviewer from the The Good Schools Guide visited the school in March, delivering a glowing verdict that described it as ‘forward thinking, down-to-earth and pupil focused’.
The report commended Ripon Grammar School for its commitment to developing well-rounded students, noting that pupils leave not only with strong academic results but also fully prepared for life beyond the classroom.
The school’s reputation within the local community was also highlighted during the visit, with one employer commenting: “If you are interviewing someone who has been to Ripon Grammar School you know they will be something special.”
Reviewers were particularly impressed by the school’s unique position as the only co-educational, selective, state grammar school in the north of England with boarding provision, describing it as offering ‘a unique offer’.
The Good Schools Guide, which produces detailed independent reviews of around 1,200 schools each year, is widely regarded as one of the UK’s most trusted education guides.
A spokesperson at The Good Schools Guide said: “Unlike other websites, schools can't pay to be included in The Good Schools Guide.
"This means our review of this school is independent, critical and fair, and written with parents' best interests at heart.”
The Good Schools Guide report follows The Sunday Times naming the school ‘The Top State School in the North’ – the twelfth time the school has earned the accolade.
For more information about Ripon Grammar School, visit https://www.ripongrammar.co.uk/