Rishworth School
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Who We Are
Established in 1724, Rishworth School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 3-18, nestled within 140 acres of countryside in the beautiful Ryburn Valley.
Rishworth School offers a nurturing and personalised educational experience, enhanced by its broad, engaging curriculum and paired with a forward thinking and innovative pastoral system.
Originating from the Wheelwright legacy of 1724, we are a charity organisation, where all our income is invested in the education of our children and the school. Our values are based on Christian ethics and we welcome those of all faiths or none to our community.
Why Choose Rishworth?
Rishworth students achieve high outcomes because they thrive as individuals. Their success is because of the supportive environment and opportunities provided in and out of the classroom, making them well-rounded students.
Our academic curriculum is supplemented by a full and diverse selection of over 130 Enrichment and Extension activities. 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.
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Rishworth Academic Success
Our 2025 summer GCSE results were nearly 25% above national average.
Year 11 results headlines:
- 90% of all GCSEs were passed with grades 9 – 4.
- GCSE results at grades 9 – 7 were 10% above the national average.
- GCSE attainments in Mathematics, English and Science above the national achievement rate (Maths 29.9% higher, English 36.7% higher and Science 30.2% higher).
- Optional subjects including Art, Modern Foreign Languages, and Design Technology achieved a flawless 100% pass rate.
Year 13 2025 results headlines:
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Almost 40% of A-level grades awarded at A–A*, placing Rishworth students more than 10% above the national average.
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Students achieved an impressive overall value-added score of +0.47, meaning they performed, on average, 47% of a grade higher than expected based on their starting points.
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Vocational results were equally strong, with 75% of grades awarded at Distinction – Distinction*.
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The Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) department celebrated remarkable success, with 100% of students achieving full marks (95/95), earning double Distinction* across the board.
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Students undertaking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) also impressed, with 100% of entries graded at A*–B.
Rishworth Numbers
40%
A-Level grades A*-A (Summer 25)
80%
Day students
14
STEAM courses offered
100%
Of students love our food
17
Nationalities represented by the student body
1:1
Connected campus
90%
GCSE grades 4 - 9 (Summer 24)
130
Enrichment and Extension programs
