St John's Primary School In Rishworth

How places are decided at St John's Primary School In Rishworth

St John's Primary School In Rishworth: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St John's Primary School In Rishworth's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St John's Primary School In Rishworth's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St John's Primary School In Rishworth?

St John's Primary School In Rishworth has 152 pupils on roll.

What ages does St John's Primary School In Rishworth take?

St John's Primary School In Rishworth admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is St John's Primary School In Rishworth located?

St John's Primary School In Rishworth is located in Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QR, Calderdale.

How do I apply to St John's Primary School In Rishworth?

St John's Primary School In Rishworth is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St John's Primary School In Rishworth have a religious character?

Yes — St John's Primary School In Rishworth has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into St John's Primary School In Rishworth?

Distance did not decide places at St John's Primary School In Rishworth for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How are Reception places decided at St John's Primary School In Rishworth?

When St John's Primary School In Rishworth has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Pupils who are in public care or children who were previously looked after, but ceased to be so because they became adopted or became subject to a residence or special guardianship order; 2. Siblings registered + worship at St Bartholomew's or St John's — Children with brothers and sisters: Registered as pupils of the school at the proposed date of admission and whose parents regularly and frequently worship at St Bartholomew's or St John's Churches; 3. Siblings registered + worship at other churches within the parish — Registered as pupils of the school at the proposed date of admission and whose parents regularly and frequently worship at other churches (within the parish) whose denomination is not necessarily Church of England. (In all cases, a supporting letter from the Parish Priest will be required as evidence.), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 20 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at St John's Primary School In Rishworth?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.8% of pupils at St John's Primary School In Rishworth are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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