Rishworth - GCSE Results, Ofsted & School Info

The short version

Below-average GCSE results.

GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 26.3 vs national 43.8)
The school has significant spare capacity

Performance

DfE published data

Official DfE Results

2024-25 verified

Attainment 8

Average points across 8 GCSE subjects

26.3

17.5 vs national

English & maths (grade 5+)

Strong pass in both core subjects

EBacc entry

Academic subjects including a language

A-Level Average

Mean grade across subjects

C-

A-Level Value Added

Progress vs expected

-0.15

Band 3

Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25

Special Educational Needs

28% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.

Breakdown

With EHCP6

SEN support111

Source: DfE School Census

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Other independent school
Ages: 3–19
Intake: Mixed

Numbers

Pupils: 411
Capacity: 56%
Admissions: Non-selective

Governance

Local authority: Calderdale
Head: Mrs Jessica Sheldrick (Headteacher)

Provisions

Sixth form: Yes
Nursery: Yes
Boarding: Boarding school

Inspection record

Official links

Inspection source identifiedISI

Independent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.

Location

Oldham Road, West Yorkshire, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 4QA

Rural setting

Google Maps Directions

Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

St John's Primary School In Rishworth

Primary · 507m away

Riverbank Primary School

Independent · 1.3km away

Ripponden Junior and Infant School

Primary · 1.7km away

Barkisland CofE VA Primary School

Primary · 2.4km away

Questions parents ask

Is Rishworth School a selective school?

No. Rishworth School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.

How many pupils attend Rishworth School?

Rishworth School currently has 411 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.

What ages does Rishworth School take?

Rishworth School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.

Where is Rishworth School?

Rishworth School is in Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QA, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.

Does Rishworth School have a sixth form?

Yes, Rishworth School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.

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