Ryburn Valley High School Catchment Area
Ryburn Valley High School is a academy converter secondary school in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1614 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,614
Pupils
1,500
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Ryburn Valley High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Ryburn Valley High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Calderdale. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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.
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- Full address
- St Peter's Avenue, Sowerby, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1DF
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 25.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141307
Other Secondary Schools in Sowerby Bridge
If Ryburn Valley High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Sowerby Bridge are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ryburn Valley High School
Is Ryburn Valley High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Ryburn Valley High School currently has 1614 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1500 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Ryburn Valley High School? ▾
Admission to Ryburn Valley High 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 Ryburn Valley High School cover? ▾
Ryburn Valley High School is a secondary school in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ryburn Valley High School? ▾
Ryburn Valley High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.