Barkisland CofE VA Primary School vs Rishworth School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barkisland CofE VA Primary School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
Rishworth School
Sowerby Bridge · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
361 students
| Measure | Barkisland CofE VA Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Rishworth School Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #234 of 1,636 | #360 of 366 |
| National rank | #2681 of 15,697 | #4002 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 197 | 361 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 361 |
| Free school meals | 4.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 72.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 26.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.8 |
| town | Halifax | Sowerby Bridge |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.barkislandcofeschool.org.uk | www.rishworth-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Barkisland CofE VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.8 vs 7.8).
- •Rishworth School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 197.
- •Barkisland CofE VA Primary School is a local authority school while Rishworth School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barkisland CofE VA Primary School better than Rishworth School?
On the Success Index (England), Barkisland CofE VA Primary School ranks higher (76.8 vs 7.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barkisland CofE VA Primary School and Rishworth School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Sowerby Bridge in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barkisland CofE VA Primary School: 197. Rishworth School: 361. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barkisland CofE VA Primary School and Rishworth School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barkisland CofE VA Primary School is 234th of 1,636 and Rishworth School is 360th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).