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Rishworth School

Oldham Road, Rishworth, HX6 4QA

Independent school for ages 3–19 in Rishworth. Mixed intake.

Rishworth School is an independent, non-selective day and boarding school in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, for boys and girls aged 3 to 19. It has nursery classes, a sixth form and around 410 pupils.

Its ISI inspection in January 2025 found standards met, including safeguarding.

The school says it was established in 1724 and is set within 80 acres in the Ryburn Valley. It describes a nurturing, personalised education, Christian ethical values, and a programme of over 130 enrichment and extension activities.

Ages 3–19 · All-through
411 pupils · On roll
Independent school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Calderdale’s deadlines and how to apply →