Our former pupils, our Old Rishworthians, span the globe, from bustling cities to far‑flung corners of the world. Many have gone on to excel in their chosen fields, whether in sports, arts, law, academia, or business. We celebrate their achievements, and we’re proud to call them part of the Rishworth community. This gallery represents just a snapshot of distinguished ORs, we’d love your help in expanding it. If you know of someone whose story deserves to be recognised, please get in touch: marketing@rishworth‑school.co.uk.
Charlotte Lutener - Dressage Young Rider for Team GB
John Noakes - Renowned television presenter, best known for his time on Blue Peter
Wendy Beetlestone – United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, nominated in 2014
Joe Duttine – Actor known for his work on television, including Coronation Street
Tim Robertson – Chief Executive of the Anne Frank Trust UK.
George Ford – International rugby union player for England and star of the Leicester Tigers.
Ed Sheeran – Internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, musician
Jack Neems - Huddersfield Giants Rugby Player
Other alumni includes:
Albert Hugh Smith – University professor and scholar of Old English and Scandinavian.
QC Lord Carlisle - holds a prominent position within UK government.
Andrew John Ashworth - CBE, QC (Hon), FBA was the Vinerian Professor of English Law at the University of Oxford from 1997 to 2013.
District Judge Anthony Wharton, qualified as a solicitor in 1971 and became a District Judge in 93 until his retirement in 2013.
Nicholas Connor – Filmmaker.
Eric Portman – 20th century actor.
Joe Ford – Doncaster Knights Rugby Union coach.
Gareth Widdop - Warrington Wolves and England Rugby League.
Gerald Round - Wakefield Trinity and Great Britain Rugby League.
Liam O Neill –National Development Coach for Pentathlon GB and Coach at the British Triathlon Performance Centre.
Richard Hunwicks – Head of performance England RFL and now at Catalan Dragons.
Emyr Huws, of Manchester City who recently made his international debut for Wales.
AJ Brown – Singer, songwriter, musician.
Michael Broadbent - one of the world’s great authorities on wine.