Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Ryburn Valley, Rishworth School offers the best of both worlds — a peaceful, rural setting surrounded by open countryside, yet excellent connections to nearby towns, cities, and airports. Our stunning location provides space to think, room to grow, and endless opportunities for outdoor learning and adventure.
“Rishworth, put simply, is just beautiful. We are so lucky that our children get to study in these surroundings every day.” Parent of a Year 4 and Year 7, Rishworth School
A LOCATION LIKE NO OTHER
Within the Ryburn valley, near picturesque Rishworth Moor and Rishworth Reservoir on the approach, Rishworth School affords beautiful views of the countryside with rolling green hills as far as the eye can see. Our Sports Top Pitch overlooks stunning moors, fields, hills and the reservoir in the background.
On our doorstep, you will find the Yorkshire Dales, the Peak District, but also big cities such as Manchester and Leeds and smaller towns such as Halifax, Huddersfield, Oldham and Rochdale to offer a variety of enrichment activities for our pupils.
Although surrounded by nature, Rishworth is surprisingly accessible. We are:
- 20 minutes from Huddersfield
- 35 minutes from Leeds
- 40 minutes from Manchester
- 40 minutes from the Yorkshire Dales
- 1 hour from the Peak District
- 40 minutes from Manchester International Airport (MAN)
- 50 minutes from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
- 1 hour 10 minutes from Robin Hood International Airport (DSA)
- 2 hours from Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
- 4 hours from London Airports (LHR, LGW, LTN, STN
This unique position allows our students to enjoy cultural, sporting, and academic trips across the region — from theatre visits in Manchester to fieldwork in the Dales.