St John's Primary School In Rishworth — Primary School in Sowerby Bridge

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St John's Primary School In Rishworth

Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QR

145 Pupils

148 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

3.40% FSM %

75 Boys

70 Girls

About St John's Primary School In Rishworth

St John's Primary School In Rishworth is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Calderdale, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 145 pupils on roll. School capacity: 148. Current headteacher: Joanna Wasyliw.

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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Calderdale
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Calderdale
Parliamentary Constituency	Calder Valley
Ward	Ryburn
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ST JOHN'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL, RISHWORTH
Opened	01-12-2012
UKPRN	10039605
URN	139040
Data Last Updated	19-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Joanna Wasyliw	Accounting Officer	31/08/2014	—	N/A
Mr Stephen Byrne	Chair of Trustees	29/09/2025	28/09/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jane Davy	Chief Financial Officer	11/05/2021	—	N/A
Venerable Bill Braviner	Member	02/09/2024	—	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Stephen Byrne	Member	30/09/2021	—	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Nicola Criscione	Member	02/09/2024	—	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lesley Ashworth	Trustee	01/09/2022	01/09/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Patricia Bassano	Trustee	26/09/2023	26/09/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Victoria Brown	Trustee	04/12/2024	04/12/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Charlotte Ingram	Trustee	26/09/2023	26/09/2027	Elected by school staff
Mr David McNally	Trustee	11/02/2025	10/02/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Jane Shelton	Trustee	01/09/2022	01/09/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

Rishworth School

0.51 km • Sowerby Bridge

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1.85 km • Halifax

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Barkisland CofE VA Primary School

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St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School

3.28 km • Sowerby Bridge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St John's Primary School In Rishworth?

St John's Primary School In Rishworth is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale.

How many pupils does St John's Primary School In Rishworth have?

St John's Primary School In Rishworth has 145 pupils, with a capacity of 148.

What is the age range at St John's Primary School In Rishworth?

St John's Primary School In Rishworth caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is St John's Primary School In Rishworth a faith school?

Yes, St John's Primary School In Rishworth has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St John's Primary School In Rishworth?

The Headteacher at St John's Primary School In Rishworth is Headteacher Joanna Wasyliw.

Where is St John's Primary School In Rishworth located?

St John's Primary School In Rishworth is at Godly Lane, Rishworth, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QR, in the Calderdale local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does St John's Primary School In Rishworth have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St John's Primary School In Rishworth: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St John's Primary School In Rishworth currently open?

St John's Primary School In Rishworth is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Headteacher Joanna Wasyliw

Godly Lane, Rishworth, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QR

01422822596

www.stjohnsrishworth.org.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 139040

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026