Ryburn Valley High School vs St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km 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
St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School
Sowerby Bridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
61 students
| Measure | Ryburn Valley High School Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #95 of 366 | #146 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1362 of 4,090 | #1778 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,589 | 61 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,589 | 61 |
| Free school meals | 25.1% | 4.9% |
| Capacity filled | 105.9% | 58.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.st-marys.calderdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.6 vs 62.5).
- •Ryburn Valley High School is the larger school with 1,589 students compared with 61.
- •Ryburn Valley High School is a academy school while St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School is a local authority 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 Ryburn Valley High School better than St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School ranks higher (82.6 vs 62.5 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 St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School?
About 2.0 km 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. St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School: 61. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ryburn Valley High School and St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ryburn Valley High School is 95th of 366 and St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School is 146th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).