Rishworth School
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.
grade levels
Academic Success
Our 2024 summer GCSE results were nearly 25% above national average.
Year 11 results headlines:
- 92% of all GCSEs were passed with grades 9 – 4.
- A third of GCSE results were grades 9 – 7 (A** – A).
- GCSE attainments in Mathematics, English and Science above the national achievement rate (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 awarded A* - C.
- Over 25% of all A-level results were grades A* - A.
- In BTEC and vocational qualifications, a 100% pass rate, with all grades Distinction* to Merit.
Our academic curriculum is supplemented by a full and diverse selection of over 90 enrichment and extension activities. From our renowned Ford Rugby Academy, 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.
Because of this, your child will be able to access some of the best Universities and alternative career paths…
University destinations of 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.
Rishworth Numbers
90%
A-level grades A*-C (Summer 24)
80%
Day students
14
STEAM courses offered
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