Calderdale
Rishworth School
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Fees
YEAR 7 - YEAR 11 £4,545 YEAR 12 - YEAR 13 £6,045
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YEAR 7 - YEAR 11 £4,545 YEAR 12 - YEAR 13 £6,045
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YEAR 7 - YEAR 8 £6,215 (Termly) £18,645 (Annual)
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YEAR 9 - YEAR 13 £6,665 (Termly) £19,995 (Annual)
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YEAR 7 - YEAR 8 £6,215 (Termly) £18,645 (Annual)
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YEAR 9 - YEAR 13 £6,665 (Termly) £19,995 (Annual)
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YEAR 7 - YEAR 8 £11,665 (Termly) £34,995 (Annual)
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YEAR 9 - YEAR 13 £12,165 (Termly) £36,495 (Annual)
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YEAR 7 - YEAR 8 £14,235 (Termly) £42,705 (Annual)
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YEAR 9 - YEAR 13 £14,830 (Termly) £44,490 (Annual)
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Bursaries and scholarships
Means-tested bursaries are available to support families of current students experiencing short-term financial hardship. The level of assistance awarded is base…
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All applicants are automatically considered for an Academic Scholarship as part of the assessment process.
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Open events
Our next Senior Open Morning is 10th October 2026. To visit Rishworth before then, we would love to welcome you for a tour. You can book your tour below:
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Admissions
Early application is recommended due to the limited number of awards and scholarships are determined through application, assessment/audition and interview.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
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 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Calderdale for local comparison.
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 | — |