Ripon Grammar School 11+ admissions: 2027 entry
Ripon Grammar School is a co-educational day and boarding grammar school, and admits all students by academic selection. The main entry point is Year 7, with others at Year 9 and Year 12.
An independent guide by EagleTeach, based on the school's published admissions pages. We are not affiliated with Ripon Grammar School; always confirm details with the school.
Entry points and deadlines
Up to 117 students in Year 7 each September, including 14 boarding places.
A fixed percentage of places goes to the school's catchment area, in addition to boarding places; boarders must reach the same standard.
Applications for September 2027 ran from April to 30 June 2026, through North Yorkshire's admissions process.
Testing
Provided by GL Assessment, in early September of Year 6.
Paper one, Verbal Skills: verbal reasoning with English comprehension, spelling and grammar.
Paper two: non-verbal reasoning with Key Stage 2 maths.
All questions are multiple choice; familiarisation material is on North Yorkshire Council's website.
Key dates for September 2027 entry
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| April to 30 June 2026 | Applications |
| Early September 2026 | Entrance test |
| 31 October 2026 | Council application deadline |
| Thursday 24 June 2027 | Open Evening for 2028 entry |
How to prepare
- ✓ Practise both papers' mix: reasoning alongside English and Key Stage 2 maths.
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Common questions
How many places does Ripon Grammar School have?＋
117 in Year 7, including 14 boarding places.
Who sets the Ripon 11+?＋
GL Assessment.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-13.