Ryburn Valley High School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 652 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ryburn Valley High School
Sowerby Bridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,589 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sowerby Bridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
150 students
| Measure | Ryburn Valley High School Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #95 of 366 | #1048 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1362 of 4,090 | #10622 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,589 | 150 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,589 | 150 |
| Free school meals | 25.1% | 39.3% |
| Capacity filled | 105.9% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.95 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.9 | – |
| town | Sowerby Bridge | Sowerby Bridge |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.rvhs.co.uk/ | www.sacredheart.calderdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ryburn Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.5 vs 37.9).
- •Ryburn Valley High School is the larger school with 1,589 students compared with 150.
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 Ryburn Valley High School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ryburn Valley High School ranks higher (62.5 vs 37.9 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 Ryburn Valley High School and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 652 m in a straight line, between Sowerby Bridge and Sowerby Bridge in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ryburn Valley High School: 1,589. Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy: 150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ryburn Valley High School and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ryburn Valley High School is 95th of 366 and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is 1048th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).