Rishworth School
Rishworth School Independent Boarding & Day School
Rishworth School is a forward thinking, innovative day and boarding school for children aged 3-18 years old, with excellent results, whilst also retaining traditional values. We are an independent school with the freedom to offer an educational experience personalised to each child’s needs. We are a charity organisation originating from the Wheelwright legacy of 1724 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.
The school has existed for 300 years and occupies magnificent buildings within 140 acres of countryside within the beautiful Ryburn Valley.
Because your child will succeed academically…
2024 summer GCSE and A Level results were excellent.
Year 11 results headlines:
- 92% of all GCSEs were passed with grades 9 – 4 (almost 25% above national average).
- Just under a third GCSE results at Rishworth School were grades 9 – 7 (A** – A).
- GCSE attainments in Mathematics, English and Science were all above the national achievement rate, with Maths 24.6% higher, English 33% higher and Science 26% higher.
Year 13 results headlines:
- The highest value added score across Huddersfield and Calderdale, with a score of 0.3.
- Over 90% of grades were awarded at A* - C.
- Over 25% of all A-level results at Rishworth Sixth Form were grades A* - A.
- In BTEC and vocational qualifications, a 100% pass rate with all grades Distinction* to Merit.
Because your child will excel out of the classroom...
Our academic curriculum is supplemented by a full and diverse selection of over 90 enrichment and extension activities. From our renowned Ford Rugby Academy through to our Medical Society, Duke of Edinburgh Award, a jazz band rock climbing, ski trips, artistic pursuits, sports teams and more, there is something to simulate, entertain and light that creative spark.
Because of this, your child will be able to access some of the best Universities and alternative career paths…
University destinations of this 2024's leavers included Russell Group progression to: York, Leeds, Manchester, Warwick and Exeter.
100% of students applying to study Medicine at University in the last 5 years were accepted and achieved their places.
Those that have opted to dive straight into the workplace have successfully gained full-time jobs in Engineering, Media and Creative Arts.
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Hear from members of our families, friends and alumni.
Because...
"Heathfield and Rishworth care about the children and it shows in our children's attitude towards school, they enjoy going to school!"
Because...
“The staff here are amazing. This school is not just about academia it's also about nurturing them ready for the big wide world..”
Because...
“The teaching staff were phenomenal, they inspired me to become a teacher myself. I couldn’t be more thankful for my time there.”
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"Rishworth School taught independence and and gave me confidence. Boarding at Rishworth solidified these attributes."
Rishworth Numbers
90%
A-level grades A*-C (Summer 24)
80%
Day students
14
STEAM courses offered in 2021-2022
100%
Of students love our food
17
Nationalities represented by the student body
1:1
Connected campus
92%
GCSE grades 4 - 9 (Summer 24)
100
Enrichment and Extension programs