# Fountains Church of England Primary School — Ripon, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Katie Barker

## Contact

- **Address:** Grantley Ripon, HG4 3PJ
- **Phone:** 01765 620631
- **Website:** https://www.grantleyfountains.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ripon/fountains-church-of-england-primary-school-22447

## About

Fountains CE Primary School is a warm and welcoming community where young children can arrive at 4 years old and grow into self-confident 11 year olds ready to go forward with their educational lives.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Sep 2010
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Sep 2010

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Warm and Welcoming Community: I've been blown away by the warm and welcoming community at Fountains CE Primary School. My child is thriving in Year 4 and loves attending the school's events, such as the Harvest Festival. The teachers are dedicated and caring, and the facilities are excellent. I highly recommend this school! *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Enthusiastic Teachers and Fun Activities: My child is loving their time in Year 2 at Fountains CE Primary School. The teachers are enthusiastic and engaging, and the school offers a great range of activities, such as the Art Week. While there have been a few minor issues with communication, overall we're very happy with the school. *(Mar 2021)*
- **4/5** — Some inconsistencies but overall positive experience: We've had a mostly positive experience at Fountains CE Primary School, although there have been a few instances of inconsistency with communication and some minor issues with the school's online systems. Our child is happy and engaged, and the teachers are generally very supportive. With a bit more attention to detail, this school could be truly outstanding. *(Dec 2020)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Education and Values: As a former parent, I can confidently say that Fountains CE Primary School provided my child with an excellent education and helped shape their values. The school's commitment to its Christian values and community spirit is outstanding. My child is now thriving in secondary school and still speaks fondly of their time at Fountains. *(Jun 2020)*

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