How many pupils does Rishworth School have?

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

How does Rishworth School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Rishworth School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 15.6 in 2025/26.

Where is Rishworth School?

Rishworth School is located at Oldham Road, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 4QA.

Rishworth School

Oldham Road, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 4QA

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

15.6

Attainment 8

3–19

Ages

411

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Rishworth School

Rishworth School is an independent school in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 411 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 15.6 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Calderdale →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 3–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 411 / 730 (56%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

1.5%

SEN support

27.0%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

D+

A-level average grade

11 students

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Oldham Road, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 4QA
Phone: 01422822217
Headteacher: Jessica Sheldrick
Website: www.rishworth-school.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Rishworth School?: Rishworth School is an independent school in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
How many pupils does Rishworth School have?: Rishworth School has 411 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Rishworth School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Rishworth School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 15.6 in 2025/26.
Where is Rishworth School?: Rishworth School is located at Oldham Road, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 4QA.

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