Rida Girls High School
Rida Girls High School is an independent school in Dewsbury for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 112 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Rida Girls High School is Good, from an inspection in July 2024. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 57.3, and 73% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: July 2024. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 39 Warren Street Savile Town Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF12 9LX |
| Phone | 01924925915 |
| Reference Number | 144811 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 112 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Rida Girls High School has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, now classified as 'Good' overall. The school fosters a warm, family-oriented environment with exemplary care for its pupils and high expectations for their growth into confident individuals. Noteworthy elements include the outstanding behaviour and attitudes of students, supported by a rich Islamic ethos. The curriculum is ambitious, particularly in English, and promotes oral communication skills, while opportunities for personal development through various clubs and activities are abundant.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 17 May 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 14 Jun 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 02 Apr 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 31 Jul 2018 | Additional inspection |
| 06 Mar 2018 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes from pupils
- Ambitious curriculum with a focus on subject-specific vocabulary
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
- Unique and ambitious careers education approach
- High attendance and punctuality rates
- Wide range of extracurricular opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of clear planning for progressive knowledge development in some subjects
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 57.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 73% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 91.9% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.9% of pupils at Rida Girls High School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9LY |
0.07 miles |
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Pentland Infant and Nursery School
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0.25 miles |
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Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
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0.44 miles |
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Paradise Primary School
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0.51 miles |
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Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
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0.61 miles |
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Boothroyd Primary Academy
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0.62 miles |
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St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
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0.62 miles |
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Eastborough Academy
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0.68 miles |
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Flatts Nursery School
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0.69 miles |
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Al-Furqaan Preparatory School
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0.8 miles |
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Earlsheaton Infant School
Commercial Street, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8JF |
0.82 miles |
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St John’s CE Primary School
Boothroyd Lane, St John's C E Primary School, Boothroyd Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2LP |
0.98 miles |
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Carlton Junior and Infant School
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1.21 miles |
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Westmoor Primary School
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1.22 miles |
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Orchard Primary Academy
Princess Road, Chickenley, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8QT |
1.25 miles |
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Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
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1.26 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
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1.37 miles |
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Warwick Road Primary School
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1.37 miles |
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Overthorpe CofE Academy
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1.42 miles |
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1.52 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Madni Academy
40-42 Scarborough Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9AY |
0.2 miles |
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Rida Boys High School
2 Chapel Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9NQ |
0.77 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Oxford Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LL |
0.91 miles |
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Manor Croft Academy
Old Bank Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7DW |
0.94 miles |
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Westborough High School
Stockhill Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2JE |
0.97 miles |
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1 miles |
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Ravensthorpe Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9EE |
1.02 miles |
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1.73 miles |
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2.01 miles |
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2.2 miles |
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2.31 miles |
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2.33 miles |
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2.39 miles |
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2.4 miles |
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2.53 miles |
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2.68 miles |
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What is Rida Girls High School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Rida Girls High School is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
When was Rida Girls High School last inspected by Ofsted?
Rida Girls High School was last inspected in July 2024.
How many pupils does Rida Girls High School have?
Rida Girls High School has 112 pupils on roll.
What age range does Rida Girls High School cover?
Rida Girls High School for pupils aged 11 to 16.
What are Rida Girls High School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 57.3, and 73% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Rida Girls High School?
Rida Girls High School is at 39 Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9LX.