Located in Sowerby Bridge, Rishworth School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a other independent school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Rishworth School currently has around 411 pupils on roll, which is about 56% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.3% boys and 46.7% girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Oldham Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QA |
| Website: | www.rishworth-school.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01422822217 |
| School Type: | Other independent school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Calderdale |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jessica Sheldrick |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 107583 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 730 |
| Number of Pupils: | 411 |
| Number of Boys: | 219 |
| Number of Girls: | 192 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Primary School In Rishworth Godly Lane , Rishworth HX6 4QR | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE VA Primary School, Rishworth Godly Lane , Rishworth HX6 4QR | - not rated | 554 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripponden Junior and Infant School Halifax Road , Ripponden HX6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barkisland CofE VA Primary School Scammonden Road , Barkisland HX4 0BD | 3out of 4 | 2,651 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School Mill Bank , HX6 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,048 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishworth School Oldham Road , Rishworth HX6 4QA | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverbank Primary School Unit 2 Ripponden Mill , Ripponden HX6 4DH | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.