Is Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 24 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 122nd of 280 primary schools in North Yorkshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 62% of pupils at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Church Lane, Ripon, HG4 2ES

Local ranking122nd of 280 primary schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

356

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 24 February 2026.

Continues from Holy Trinity CofE Junior School (URN 121582) since 1 September 2022. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 24 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 62.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 9.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 79.0%
Writing (Expected): 72.0%
Maths (Expected): 71.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 83.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 58

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 224
Boys: 170 (51%)
Girls: 165 (49%)
Capacity: 356 (94% full)
SEND: 20.5%
FSM Eligible: 19.6%
EAL: 19.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.1%
SEN Support: 17.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.7
Budget per Pupil: £5,062/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 72.8%
White Other: 6.7%
Other: 5.8%
Asian Indian: 4.0%
Mixed Other: 3.1%
Black African: 3.1%
Asian Chinese: 1.3%
Asian Other: 1.3%

72.8%

White British

6.7%

White Other

5.8%

Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01765602858

headteacher@htceschools.co.uk

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Church Lane

Ripon, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 149275
UKPRN: 10090951
Establishment No.: 3263
Trust: LEEDS DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST

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