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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 the North’ for the twelfth year (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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