St John's Primary School In Rishworth
98%
Capacity
145
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St John's Primary School In Rishworth
St John's Primary School In Rishworth is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Calderdale community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 145 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 148 places).
Ofsted has rated St John's Primary School In Rishworth "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanna Wasyliw, it falls under Calderdale local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2336th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 73 in Calderdale.
St John's Primary School In Rishworth is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 14 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
St John's Primary School In Rishworth has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.0/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Primary School In Rishworth include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cross Country, Cricket, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Coding, Chess, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Calderdale, St John's Primary School In Rishworth is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Godly Lane, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 4QR |
| Headteacher | Joanna Wasyliw |
| Local Authority | Calderdale |
| Number of Pupils | 145 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.4% |
| School Capacity | 145 / 148 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2336th of 13,686
Nationally
221st of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
9th of 73
In Calderdale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
76%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
28
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Godly Lane, Sowerby Bridge
Calderdale, HX6 4QR
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