Rishworth School

URN: 107583 • Sowerby Bridge HX6 4QA

Overview

Name
Rishworth School
URN
107583
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
57.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jessica Sheldrick (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01422822217
Website
Visit
Address
Oldham Road, Sowerby Bridge HX6 4QA

Summary

Rishworth School, established in 1724, is an independent co-educational day and boarding school located in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale. The school caters to students aged 3 to 18 and is set within 140 acres of the picturesque Ryburn Valley. Emphasising a nurturing environment, Rishworth promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging students to celebrate each other's achievements while fostering individual growth.

The curriculum at Rishworth is broad and engaging, with a strong focus on academic success. Recent GCSE results showed nearly 90% of students achieving grades 9-4, with A-level results reflecting over 40% of grades awarded at A–A*. In addition to academics, the school offers a wide range of enrichment activities, including sports, arts, and leadership programs, ensuring a well-rounded education that prepares students for various pathways, including prestigious universities.

Rishworth School values inclusivity and personal development, guided by Christian ethics while welcoming students of all backgrounds. The supportive pastoral system and dedicated staff aim to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and personal virtues, equipping students with the confidence to face future challenges.

Key details

LA
Calderdale
Age range
3 - 19
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
730
Pupils
411
Boys
219
Girls
192
FSM %
Open date
1911-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 411 219 192 730
2024-09-11 418 219 199 730
2023-09-11 443 253 190 730 0.00
2022-09-11 443 253 190 730 0.00
2021-09-11 438 244 194 730
2020-09-11 431 226 205 730

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