St John's Primary School In Rishworth is a primary school in Sowerby Bridge, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

St John's Primary School In Rishworth currently has around 145 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 3.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 3.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.1%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Godly Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QR
Website: http://www.stjohnsrishworth.org.uk
Telephone: 01422822596
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Calderdale
Headteacher / Principal: Headteacher Joanna Wasyliw
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 139040

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 13/07/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 148
Number of Pupils: 145
Number of Boys: 75
Number of Girls: 70

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British93.10%135
White and Asian4.10%6
White and Black Caribbean1.40%2
Other Mixed0.70%1
Unclassified0.70%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Other White0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Above Average (4.5)
Writing: Average (2.2)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
86%
Town average
63%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
24%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
110.0
Town average
105.6
Local authority average
106.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
104.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

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 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St John's CofE VA Primary School, Rishworth
Godly Lane , Rishworth HX6 4QR
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Ripponden Junior and Infant School
Halifax Road , Ripponden HX6 4AH
3out of 4 2,373 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Barkisland CofE VA Primary School
Scammonden Road , Barkisland HX4 0BD
3out of 4 3,135 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rishworth School
Oldham Road , Rishworth HX6 4QA
- not rated 554 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Riverbank Primary School
Unit 2 Ripponden Mill , Ripponden HX6 4DH
- not rated 2,023 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.