Ryburn Valley High School, Sowerby Bridge
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2013 inspection — up from Inadequate.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
25.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.1
Avg class size
68
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
1,589 pupils
1,500 capacity
89 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Sowerby Bridge
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sowerby Bridge
Admissions Demand - Calderdale
Places available
3,064
Applications
2,299
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Secondary admissions across Calderdale (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.26382%
Overall absence
25.36282%
Persistent absence
1,447
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Ryburn Valley High School
Trinity Academy St Peter's
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Triangle CofE VC Primary School
New Road Primary School
Luddendenfoot Academy
Tuel Lane Infant School
St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School
Warley Town School
Norland CE School
Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School
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