St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy — Primary School in Ripon

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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Ripon, HG4 2ES

152 Pupils

140 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

8.40% FSM %

79 Boys

73 Girls

About St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Ripon, North Yorkshire, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 152 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: Jill Allen.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	North Yorkshire
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	North Yorkshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Skipton and Ripon
Ward	Ripon Ure Bank & Spa
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-03-2024
UKPRN	10094111
URN	150420
Data Last Updated	11-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Simon McCudden	Chair of Local Governing Body	06/01/2023	05/01/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jill Allen	Local Governor	01/01/2015	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Edward Antcliffe	Local Governor	21/03/2023	15/06/2025	Elected by parents
Jennie Eyres	Local Governor	28/04/2021	27/04/2025	Elected by parents
Jennie Eyres	Local Governor	28/04/2025	27/04/2029	Elected by parents
Alison Hakes	Local Governor	01/11/2024	31/10/2028	Elected by school staff
Timothy Hardy	Local Governor	16/06/2025	15/06/2029	Elected by parents
Fr Jonathan Hart	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Tim Jones	Local Governor	14/03/2025	13/03/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Delia Martin	Local Governor	08/04/2024	07/04/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Emma Pollington-Clyne	Local Governor	30/06/2021	29/06/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Emma Pollington-Clyne	Local Governor	01/07/2025	30/06/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

0.12 km • Ripon

Other

Outwood Academy Ripon

0.53 km • Ripon

Other

Ripon Grammar School

0.59 km • Ripon

Other

Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School

0.93 km • Ripon

Other

Moorside Primary School & Nursery

1.11 km • Ripon

Other

Outwood Primary Academy Greystone

1.53 km • Ripon

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ripon, North Yorkshire.

How many pupils does St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have?

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has 152 pupils, with a capacity of 140.

What is the age range at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy a faith school?

Yes, St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

The Headteacher at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is Mrs Jill Allen.

Where is St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy located?

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is at Church Lane, Ripon, HG4 2ES, in the North Yorkshire local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently open?

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Jill Allen

Church Lane, Ripon, HG4 2ES

01765603232

stwcps.co.uk/

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 150420

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026