St John's Primary School In Rishworth, Sowerby Bridge

In its own words: "“Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your father in heaven.” Following Matthew 5:16, people shine through success, honesty, independence, neighbourliness and enjoyment. We believe children learn best when they’re happy and have the confidence to respond to challenges, within a caring Christian environment where adults lead by example."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cricket, athletics, gymnastics, cross-country, running, karate, choir and recorder.

The school runs a breakfast club from 6:75am and after-school care.

In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at St John's Primary School In Rishworth reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Calderdale and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 88% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put St John's Primary School In Rishworth as their first choice and 31 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St John's Primary School In Rishworth are Ripponden Junior and Infant School (1.4 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths); Barkisland CofE VA Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths); St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School (2 miles, Good, 92% reading, 83% maths); and Triangle CofE VC Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 85% reading, 76% maths).

St John's Primary School In Rishworth's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

St John's Primary School In Rishworth is run by its own single-school academy trust.

3.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (93%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 19 pupils (12.5%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

St John's Primary School In Rishworth had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 24 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite Rail Station, about 3.8 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St John's Close, 160 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 9 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Calderdale (102).

St John's Primary School In Rishworth recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.