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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
Boarding house open day - Friday, June 26, 4.30pm-6.30pm

Welcome to RGS

Welcome to Ripon Grammar School, The Sunday Times's ‘Top state school in the North’, in beautiful North Yorkshire. As a state school, our exceptional education comes free, with rich drama, music and sporting opportunities at no additional cost - and no hidden extras. Our great value, high calibre boarding for boys and girls aged 11-18 years costs just £5,032 per term (with no VAT) - around one third the cost of private school fees - making us a smart, affordable and increasingly attractive alternative to independent education with no compromise on quality

Rooted in a distinguished heritage dating back to Anglo-Saxon times, RGS combines a long-standing tradition of excellence with a confident, modern outlook and a clear and stable vision for the future. See our headmaster's welcome video here

'Forward thinking, down to earth and pupil focused' - read our 2026 Good Schools Guide review here

Scan the QR code above to book your place at our Open Evening on June 18.

Register for our Boarding House Open Day on Friday, June 26 here

Sixth Form Online Open Day

Year 7 Online Open Day

Boarding Prospectus

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