The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 89% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
89%
+27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 4 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 145
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 3.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- ST JOHN'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL, RISHWORTH
- Head
- Headteacher Joanna Wasyliw (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Godly Lane, Rishworth, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 4QR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St John's Primary School In Rishworth's Ofsted rating?
St John's Primary School In Rishworth was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Primary School In Rishworth?
St John's Primary School In Rishworth currently has 145 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Primary School In Rishworth take?
St John's Primary School In Rishworth caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Primary School In Rishworth?
St John's Primary School In Rishworth is in Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QR, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Primary School In Rishworth have a sixth form?
No, St John's Primary School In Rishworth does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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