Rishworth School Catchment Area
Rishworth School is an other independent not applicable school in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 3-19, with 411 pupils, and a capacity of 730 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
3-19
Age range
411
Pupils
730
Capacity
56%
Fill rate
Rishworth School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Rishworth School?
The catchment area for Rishworth School is the geographic zone Calderdale uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Calderdale publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Rishworth School is set by Calderdale and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Calderdale before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Calderdale catchment area documents →Rishworth School: 730 places, 56% filled: places available
Rishworth School has a published admission number of 730 places. 411 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 56%. At 56% full, the school currently has headroom below its 730 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Calderdale publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Calderdale school admissions →
Rishworth School: School Information
- Full address
- Oldham Road, Rishworth, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QA
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 3-19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- DfE URN
- 107583
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Rishworth School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Rishworth School
What is the catchment area for Rishworth School? ▾
The catchment area for Rishworth School is the geographic zone Calderdale uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Calderdale publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Rishworth School oversubscribed? ▾
Rishworth School has a capacity of 730 places and currently has 411 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Calderdale.
What is the admissions policy for Rishworth School? ▾
Admission to Rishworth School is managed by Calderdale. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Rishworth School cover? ▾
Rishworth School is a not applicable school in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, serving pupils aged 3-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.