Ryburn Valley High School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1DF
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 34% in England
5 of 11 in Calderdale
Pupils
1,589
First preferences per place
1.03
2026/27
Absence
9.3%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | 48.7 | 48.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47% | 60% | 56% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 5.3 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.7 | 5.1 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 53% | 52% | 50% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.12 | 0.21 | — |
75% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Trinity Academy Grammar · 1.2 mi · Good · Bottom 40% in England
- The Halifax Academy · 2.1 mi · Good · Bottom 31% in England
- The Crossley Heath School · 2.3 mi · Good · Top 3% in England
- The Calder Learning Trust · 2.7 mi · Good
- Park Lane Academy · 3.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 5% in England
- The Brooksbank School · 3.7 mi · Not judged · Top 33% in England
The neighbourhood
Ryburn Valley High School is in Sowerby & Luddendenfoot (typical home £209,000, crime high).
What is Ryburn Valley High School's Ofsted rating?
Ryburn Valley High School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Ryburn Valley High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ryburn Valley High School is in the top 34% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.