Compare Moorside Primary School & Nursery and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Moorside Primary School & Nursery (Primary) in Ripon; St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Primary) in Ripon; Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Ripon — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Moorside Primary School & Nursery, St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School. They are primary phase and community school, academy converter and voluntary controlled school type located around Ripon, North Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy), published Sep 2018. The lowest is 2 (Moorside Primary School & Nursery), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Moorside Primary School & Nursery (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 350, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–25–30%; all within the The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	Moorside Primary School & Nursery HG4 1SU	St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy HG4 2ES	Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School HG4 4AH
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1SU	Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2ES	Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4AH
Latest Ofsted	2 19 Nov 2023	1 12 Sep 2018	2 10 May 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	140	57
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	North Yorkshire (815)	The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust	North Yorkshire (815)
Website	www.moorsideschools.org.uk	stwcps.co.uk	www.stwschoolsfederation.co.uk
Telephone	01765604208	01765603232	01677422685
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Moorside Primary School & Nursery

HG4 1SU

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 1SU
Ofsted: 2 19 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Yorkshire (815)
Website: www.moorsideschools.org.uk
Telephone: 01765604208

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

HG4 2ES

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 2ES
Ofsted: 1 12 Sep 2018
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust
Website: stwcps.co.uk
Telephone: 01765603232

Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School

HG4 4AH

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 4AH
Ofsted: 2 10 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Yorkshire (815)
Website: www.stwschoolsfederation.co.uk
Telephone: 01677422685

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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