Which is the best primary school in Sowerby Bridge?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, St John's Primary School In Rishworth ranks first of 10 ranked primary schools in Sowerby Bridge, with 89% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Sowerby Bridge ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Sowerby Bridge?

10 primary schools in Sowerby Bridge published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Sowerby Bridge, ranked

The 10 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
St John's Primary School In Rishworth
Academy converter

22%

higher standard

89%

expected standard
2
St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School
Voluntary controlled school

8%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
3
Norland CE School
Voluntary controlled school

10%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
4
Trinity Academy St Peter's
Academy sponsor led

14%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
5
Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
6
Bolton Brow Primary Academy
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
7
Ripponden Junior and Infant School
Community school

4%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
8
Triangle CofE VC Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

3%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
9
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
10
New Road Primary School
Community school

11%

higher standard

47%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Sowerby Bridge?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, St John's Primary School In Rishworth ranks first of 10 ranked primary schools in Sowerby Bridge, with 89% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Sowerby Bridge ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Sowerby Bridge?: 10 primary schools in Sowerby Bridge published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.