Schools in Sowerby Bridge
Sowerby Bridge has 11 schools: 9 primary and 2 secondary or all-through. 90% of the 10 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Ryburn Valley High School has the highest Attainment 8 score (48.1 in 2026). Among primary schools, St John's Primary School In Rishworth has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (89% in 2025).
- 13 schools
- 2 secondary
- 9 primary
Secondary Schools in Sowerby Bridge
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryburn Valley High School | – | 48.1 (2026) | +0.21 (2024) | 1,589 |
| 2 | Trinity Academy Grammar | Good | 45.4 (2026) | +0.38 (2024) | 968 |
Primary Schools in Sowerby Bridge
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St John's Primary School In Rishworth | Good | 89% (2025) | 152 |
| 2 | Norland CE School | Expected standard | 80% (2025) | 61 |
| 3 | Trinity Academy St Peter's | Good | 71% (2025) | 94 |
| 4 | Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School | Good | 68% (2025) | 70 |
| 5 | Bolton Brow Primary Academy | Good | 67% (2025) | 227 |
| 6 | Ripponden Junior and Infant School | Good | 64% (2025) | 171 |
| 7 | Triangle CofE VC Primary School | Good | 61% (2025) | 173 |
| 8 | Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy | Good | 60% (2025) | 150 |
| 9 | New Road Primary School | Good | 47% (2025) | 182 |