Calderdale
Rishworth School
GCSE results 2026: every Calderdale school ranked · how England did
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
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No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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Admissions and catchment
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
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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 Sixth Form Open Evening will take place on Thursday 12 November 2026 18:00-20:00pm . Sign up using the registration form below. If you would like to ex…
Source · checked 27 October 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 27 October 2026
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 95 | 15.6 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — |
| 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% | 3.5 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
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 |
| Pupils | 411 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Oldham Road, Rishworth, West Yorkshire, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QA
www.rishworth-school.co.uk1422822217| 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 | 2025/2026 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |