Open Independent Mixed

Rishworth School

Oldham Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QA
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Rishworth School
Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QA
411 Pupils
730 Capacity
3–19 Age Range
— FSM %
219 Boys
192 Girls
About Rishworth School

Rishworth School is an Independent schools for pupils aged 3–19 based in Calderdale, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 411 pupils on roll. School capacity: 730. Current headteacher: Jessica Sheldrick.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Calderdale or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Calderdale
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Calderdale
Parliamentary Constituency Calder Valley
Ward Ryburn
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Boarding school
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 6 / 111
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 01-01-1911
UKPRN 10005482
URN 107583
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
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St John's Primary School In Rishworth
0.51 km • Sowerby Bridge
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rishworth School is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale.
Rishworth School has 411 pupils, with a capacity of 730.
Rishworth School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
The admissions policy at Rishworth School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Rishworth School is Mrs Jessica Sheldrick.
Rishworth School is at Oldham Road, Rishworth, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QA, in the Calderdale local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Rishworth School: Has a sixth form.
Rishworth School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jessica Sheldrick
Oldham Road, Rishworth, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QA
01422822217
www.rishworth-school.co.uk
Location
HX6 4QA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 107583
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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