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We are delighted to have been named 'Top State School in the North' 2026 and 'State School of the Year for Academic Excellence' 2026 - (The Sunday Times Parent Power guide)
In the top 2% of UK schools - for pupil progress
In the top 5% of UK schools - for sixth form student progress
Top sporting school - In the top 5% of all English schools for sporting achievement
Apply now for sixth form entry - Closing date: Friday, February 6
Apply now for Year 9, 2026 entry
Boarding Open Day - Sunday, December 7, 2.30pm-4pm
Sixth Form Open Afternoon - January 28, 2pm-3.30pm

Welcome to RGS

Welcome to Ripon Grammar School, one of the UK's leading grammar schools and the ‘Top state school in North Yorkshire’ (The Sunday Times). Unusually for a state school, we offer boarding for boys and girls aged 11-18 years, alongside an exceptional free education. As a result, our boarding costs only around a third of private school fees. 

As a co-educational state boarding and day school, Ripon Grammar School is one of a small, select group of schools. As a place of learning and as a community of individuals, it is unique. Watch our Headmaster's welcome here

Sixth Form Online Open Day

Year 7 Online Open Day

Boarding Prospectus

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