North Yorkshire grammar school ranked 42nd in national league table

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Ripon Grammar School in North Yorkshire ranked 42nd out of 163 grammar schools in The Daily Telegraph's league table.

Ripon Grammar School in North Yorkshire has been ranked 42nd in The Daily Telegraph's latest league table of selective state schools, scoring 38 out of 40 points. It was the only grammar school in both the North and Yorkshire to make the top 50 and offers both day and boarding provision.

The school received the Telegraph's highest 'very good' overall rating. Jonathan Webb, headmaster, said the result 'reflects the hard work and ambition of our pupils, the dedication of our staff and the support of our families'. He added that academic achievement was important but that 'a great education is about much more than examination results'.

The school's A-level results were rated above both national and local averages. Ripon Grammar emphasises personal development alongside academic success, offering opportunities in sport, music, drama and pastoral care. The Telegraph's league table evaluated 163 grammar schools across eight categories, including academic results, university progression, class sizes and attendance.

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