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Apr 2022
Ripon Grammar School's boarding school has been rated 'good' by Ofsted.
A report published on Saturday said children "enjoy boarding at this school", safeguarding arrangements are "effective" and "the school is very well supported by a skilled, experienced governing body".
Government inspectors rated the boarding provision 'good' in all areas assessed. It was rated 'outstanding' at its previous Ofsted inspection in 2017.
Ripon Grammar has 929 boys and girls aged 11 to 18 years, of which 94 are boarders. Yearly fees for years seven to 11 are £11,719.
Accommodation is provided in two houses: School House for boys and Johnson House for girls.
School House
The latest Ofsted visit took place from February 8 to 18 this year.
The report said:
Headteacher Jonathan Webb
Boarders told inspectors their boarding houses were like ‘big families’. The report said:
Ofsted also said there was a potential risk to children, recognised by leaders, due to the siting of the artificial playing field and their were plans "to improve screening to enhance the protection afforded to children".
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