Ripponden Junior and Infant School vs Rishworth School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ripponden Junior and Infant School
Sowerby Bridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
171 students
Rishworth School
Sowerby Bridge · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
361 students
| Measure | Ripponden Junior and Infant School Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber | Rishworth School Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #735 of 1,636 | #360 of 366 |
| National rank | #7660 of 15,697 | #4002 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 171 | 361 |
| Pupils on roll | 171 | 361 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 72.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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 | Sowerby Bridge | Sowerby Bridge |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ripponden.calderdale.sch.uk | www.rishworth-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ripponden Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.5 vs 7.8).
- •Rishworth School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 171.
- •Ripponden Junior and Infant 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 Ripponden Junior and Infant School better than Rishworth School?
On the Success Index (England), Ripponden Junior and Infant School ranks higher (51.5 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 Ripponden Junior and Infant School and Rishworth School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sowerby Bridge and Sowerby Bridge in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ripponden Junior and Infant School: 171. Rishworth School: 361. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ripponden Junior and Infant School and Rishworth School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ripponden Junior and Infant School is 735th of 1,636 and Rishworth School is 360th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).