Schools in Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber (2025)
13 schools · 4,259 students · 6 academy, 6 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 171.
Sowerby Bridge, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 13 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 4,259 students. By level there are 10 primary, 2 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 6 academy, 6 local authority, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Sowerby Bridge's schools is 171, below the Yorkshire and the Humber median of 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
13 of the 13 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is St John's Primary School In Rishworth (96.1, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School (82.6, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Norland CE School (73.8, top 25% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Ryburn Valley High School (1,589 students), Trinity Academy Grammar (968 students), Rishworth School (361 students).
Ranked schools in Sowerby Bridge
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 196St John's Primary School In RishworthSowerby Bridge · Academy Primary89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 152 students
- 283St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I SchoolSowerby Bridge · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 61 students
- 374Norland CE SchoolSowerby Bridge · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 61 students
- 463Ryburn Valley High SchoolSowerby Bridge · Academy Secondary48.7 Attainment 8 · 1,589 students
- 560Trinity Academy St Peter'sSowerby Bridge · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 94 students
- 652Ripponden Junior and Infant SchoolSowerby Bridge · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 171 students
- 747Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary SchoolSowerby Bridge · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 70 students
- 845Bolton Brow Primary AcademySowerby Bridge · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 227 students
- 943Triangle CofE VC Primary SchoolSowerby Bridge · Local authority Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 173 students
- 1042Trinity Academy GrammarSowerby Bridge · Academy Secondary46.3 Attainment 8 · 968 students
- 1138Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary AcademySowerby Bridge · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 150 students
- 1233New Road Primary SchoolSowerby Bridge · Local authority Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 182 students
- 138Rishworth SchoolSowerby Bridge · Independent All-through26.3 Attainment 8 · 361 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St John's Primary School In Rishworth Sowerby Bridge · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 96.1 Top 5% | 89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 152 |
| 2 | St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School Sowerby Bridge · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 82.6 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61 |
| 3 | Norland CE School Sowerby Bridge · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 73.8 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61 |
| 4 | Ryburn Valley High School Sowerby Bridge · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 62.5 Top 50% | 48.7 Attainment 8 | 1,589 |
| 5 | Trinity Academy St Peter's Sowerby Bridge · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 59.6 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94 |
| 6 | Ripponden Junior and Infant School Sowerby Bridge · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 51.5 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 171 |
| 7 | Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School Sowerby Bridge · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 47.1 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70 |
| 8 | Bolton Brow Primary Academy Sowerby Bridge · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 45.0 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 227 |
| 9 | Triangle CofE VC Primary School Sowerby Bridge · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 42.8 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 173 |
| 10 | Trinity Academy Grammar Sowerby Bridge · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 41.5 Lower 50% | 46.3 Attainment 8 | 968 |
| 11 | Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Sowerby Bridge · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 37.9 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 150 |
| 12 | New Road Primary School Sowerby Bridge · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 32.6 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 182 |
| 13 | Rishworth School Sowerby Bridge · All-through · Ages 10–19 | Independent | 7.8 Lower 50% | 26.3 Attainment 8 | 361 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Sowerby Bridge?
St John's Primary School In Rishworth is the highest-ranked school in Sowerby Bridge with a Success Index (England) of 96.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Sowerby Bridge?
Sowerby Bridge has 13 schools (10 primary, 2 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 4,259 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Sowerby Bridge?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Sowerby Bridge is 171. Number of pupils in the latest school census.