About the school
Ripon Grammar School admits students to Year 7, Year 9 and sixth form, with selective testing for main school entry. The school states that the maximum Year 7 intake each September is 117, including 14 boarding places.
| School type | Grammar · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: The admissions page advertises an in-person Open Evening on Thursday, 24 June 2027, from 5.30pm to 8.30pm; it also says tours can be arranged on alternative dates and boarding tours can be booked.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | GL Assessment |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper-based |
| Subjects tested | Verbal Reasoning, English comprehension, spelling and grammar, Non-Verbal Reasoning, mathematics |
📄 Free Ripon Grammar School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Catchment gives priority |
|---|---|
| Detail | A fixed percentage of the school's catchment area are offered a place in addition to those reserved for boarding; any unallocated places are then offered to students who live out of catchment and have attained the required standard. Strict oversubscription criteria apply. |
| Places (Year 7) | 117 |
Key dates
| Registration opens | 1 Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
For September 2027 Year 7 entry, applications could be made when pupils were in Year 5, from April until 2026-06-30, for testing in early September 2026. The page states Year 7 entrants sit the entrance test in early September during Year 6. It also advertises an in-person Open Evening on 2027-06-24 from 5.30pm to 8.30pm.
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