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Rishworth School

Other independent school · Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QA

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#2,164 of 2,536

Worse than 85% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages10 to 19
Pupils361
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Timothy Bayley
Local authorityCalderdale
Opened01 Jan 1911
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 107583.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolCalderdaleEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.15.64946.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%69%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%51.8%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%17.2%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%65.2%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 495--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolCalderdaleEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.26.77, worse than England, worse than Calderdale34.4335
Average A-level gradeC---
Average points, best three A-levels24.85, worse than England, worse than Calderdale35.6935.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsD+--
AAB or better0%, worse than England, worse than Calderdale12.7%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.15, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study27--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils361
Girls168
Boys193
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.96
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.9

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.85.2%
Higher education70.4%
Further education3.7%
Apprenticeship3.7%
Employment3.7%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.3.7%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Rishworth School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimarySt John's Primary School In RishworthAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miPrimaryRipponden Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.5 miPrimaryBarkisland CofE VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.7 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE (VC) J and I SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Rishworth School

How does Rishworth School rank in England?

Rishworth School ranks 2,164 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 85% of schools).

What are Rishworth School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Rishworth School was C-, and 0% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Rishworth School?

Rishworth School has 361 pupils aged 10 to 19.

Does Rishworth School have a sixth form?

Yes, Rishworth School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.