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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Highbury School (67.7)
- Ravenscliffe High School (63.6)
- The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form (63.3)
- Beacon Lights Schools (59.8)
- Wood Bank School (54.5)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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