Ripon Grammar School named Northern school of the year

Ripon Grammar School (RGS) has been named the North of England Grammar School of the Year in the LUXlife Private Education Awards.

The accolade recognises the school’s success in providing both academic excellence and high-quality boarding within the state sector.

Jonathan Webb, headmaster of RGS, said: “We are incredibly proud to receive this award.

“It is particularly meaningful because it recognises that a state school can deliver an educational and boarding experience that rivals the very best in the independent sector.

“Our boarding community enriches the whole school and creates opportunities for students from a wide range of backgrounds to thrive.”

The LUXlife Private Education Awards, launched in 2021, celebrate excellence in teaching, innovation, leadership, and student support worldwide.

Melissa Bramall, awards coordinator, said: “We’re proud to recognise the commitment of such compassionate, empathetic, and caring individuals who form the integral teams within the private education market around the globe.

“I want to wish our winners all the best for the future ahead and another sincere round of applause for their accomplishments thus far.”

This latest recognition adds to the school’s accolades, reinforcing its status as a leading provider of state education with a broad national and international reach.