Sowerby Bridge primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 77% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 62%. 21% achieve the higher standard, more than double the England average of 8%. St John's Primary School In Rishworth, St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School, and Ripponden Junior and Infant School are among the top-performing options, with 91% of schools rated Good or Outstanding. With 12 schools serving the area, families in Sowerby Bridge, Ripponden, and Rishworth benefit from strong foundations and close-knit community schools in this Calder Valley setting. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Bolton Brow Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Norland CE School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Ripponden Junior and Infant School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St John's Primary School In Rishworth | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| N/A | Rishworth School | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Trinity Academy St Peter's | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #5 | Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #8 | Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy, Sowerby Bridge | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #9 | New Road Primary School, Sowerby Bridge | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Triangle CofE VC Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Tuel Lane Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 3-7 years
