Ripponden Junior and Infant School
URN: 107514 • Sowerby Bridge HX6 4AH
Overview
- Name
- Ripponden Junior and Infant School
- URN
- 107514
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lorraine Bamforth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01422823362
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Halifax Road, Sowerby Bridge HX6 4AH
Summary
Ripponden Junior and Infant School is a community primary school located in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, serving a mixed-gender population of 180 pupils. With a capacity for 210, the school maintains a strong focus on creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive both academically and socially. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its "Branch Out" philosophy, which promotes personal growth, resilience, and the development of effective learning characteristics.
The curriculum at Ripponden is broad and balanced, offering a variety of academic, sporting, musical, and extra-curricular activities designed to engage and inspire students. The school prides itself on high expectations for all children, aiming to help them reach their full potential while fostering a love for learning.
Community involvement is a cornerstone of the school’s approach, with an open-door policy encouraging parents and families to participate actively in school life. Headteacher Lorraine Bamforth emphasizes the importance of creating lasting memories for students during their primary education, ensuring that each child feels valued and supported throughout their journey at Ripponden.
The curriculum at Ripponden is broad and balanced, offering a variety of academic, sporting, musical, and extra-curricular activities designed to engage and inspire students. The school prides itself on high expectations for all children, aiming to help them reach their full potential while fostering a love for learning.
Community involvement is a cornerstone of the school’s approach, with an open-door policy encouraging parents and families to participate actively in school life. Headteacher Lorraine Bamforth emphasizes the importance of creating lasting memories for students during their primary education, ensuring that each child feels valued and supported throughout their journey at Ripponden.
Useful links
- GOVERNORS (governance)
- SEND AT RIPPONDEN (sen)
- INVESTORS IN PUPILS (download)
- Ripponden Junior and Infant School (other)
- GALLERY (other)
- Great Oaks (Year 2) (other)
- Little Acorns (Reception) (other)
- POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (other)
- TERM DATES (other)
- Saplings (Year 1) (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St John's Primary School In Rishworth (63.6)
- Bolton Brow Primary Academy (60.7)
- St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School (59.8)
- Norland CE School (58.1)
- New Road Primary School (55.6)
Key details
- LA
- Calderdale
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 180
- Boys
- 90
- Girls
- 90
- FSM %
- 10.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 180 | 90 | 90 | 210 | 10.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 187 | 95 | 92 | 210 | 12.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 193 | 104 | 89 | 210 | 15.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 193 | 104 | 89 | 210 | 15.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 208 | 110 | 98 | 240 | 13.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 209 | 104 | 105 | 240 | 9.10 |
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