Ryburn Valley High School

URN: 141307 • Sowerby Bridge HX6 1DF

Overview

Name
Ryburn Valley High School
URN
141307
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Donna Watkins (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01422832070
Website
Visit
Address
St Peter's Avenue, Sowerby Bridge HX6 1DF

Summary

Ryburn Valley High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, with a current enrolment of 1,614 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,500. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and vibrant community, emphasising kindness, character, and confidence among its students. Ryburn Valley is recognised for its strong academic performance, ranking in the top three schools in Calderdale for GCSE progress in 2024 and achieving the best A-Level progress results in the region.

The school offers a diverse curriculum designed to empower students to explore their potential and develop essential skills for the future. Ryburn Valley encourages participation in extracurricular activities, providing various opportunities for personal growth and development outside the classroom. The school also hosts an Open Evening for prospective Year 7 students, allowing families to learn more about the school’s ethos and offerings.

With a focus on nurturing high-performing, joyful learners, Ryburn Valley High School aims to inspire students to embrace a love of learning and prepare them for success in a dynamic world.

Key details

LA
Calderdale
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1500
Pupils
1614
Boys
795
Girls
819
FSM %
25.20
Open date
2014-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-07-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1614 795 819 1500 25.20
2024-09-11 1645 828 817 1500 22.70
2023-09-11 1622 778 844 1500 19.80
2022-09-11 1622 778 844 1500 19.80
2021-09-11 1595 761 834 1500 17.60
2020-09-11 1560 749 811 1500 15.00

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