Rishworth School
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Independent School Entry
Verified fees
Financial assistance
Bursaries or scholarships are referenced on the school website.
From our renowned RIFA Academy, through to our Medical Society, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Funk Band, rock climbing, ski trips, artistic pursuits, sports teams and more, there is something to simulate, entertain and light that creative spark
Fee evidence
ISC boarding fees/term (excl VAT): £10,100 to £12,000 -> £30,300/yr (x3)
Verified exam details
Entry requirements
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 61 | 26.3 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 38 | 31.6 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 48 | 29.4 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 60 | 42.3 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.5 |
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School information
| URN | 107583 |
| Local authority | Calderdale |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-19 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Jessica Sheldrick |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | HX6 4QA |
| Latest pupils | 61 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Oldham Road, Rishworth, West Yorkshire, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QA
www.rishworth-school.co.ukView local authority page1422822217| DfE number | 6001 |
| UKPRN | 10005482 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1911 |
| GIAS updated | 11 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |