Best Schools in Sowerby Bridge
23 schools in Sowerby Bridge
Key Facts
- Sowerby Bridge has a total of 24 schools, with 90.9% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting a high overall quality of education in the area.
- Primary schools in Sowerby Bridge see 62.4% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, outperforming the national average of 61.0%, with 1,879 pupils across 12 schools.
- Secondary schools in Sowerby Bridge achieve a Progress 8 score of 0.27 and an Attainment 8 score of 47.11, surpassing national averages, with 54.8% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- In Sowerby Bridge, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 23.12 and spend £7,710 per pupil, while secondary schools have a ratio of 19.52 and spend £8,139 per pupil, showcasing varied educational resources.
Top Nurseries in Sowerby Bridge
10 nurseries in Sowerby Bridge
Top Primary Schools in Sowerby Bridge
11 primary schools in Sowerby Bridge
RS
Rishworth School
Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QA
Independent · Primary · Ages 10–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils361
P/T Ratio–
SM
St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School
Ofsted
Good
Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3EJ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected92%
Absence3.3%
Pupils61
P/T Ratio17.5
St John's Primary School In Rishworth
Ofsted
Good
Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QR
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence3.1%
Pupils152
P/T Ratio25.8
NR
New Road Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1DY
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected52%
Absence5.7%
Pupils182
P/T Ratio20.7
Top Independent Schools in Sowerby Bridge
1 independent schools in Sowerby Bridge
Frequently Asked Questions
Sowerby Bridge has 23 schools, including 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 1 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Sowerby Bridge | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 92% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 62% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.27 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 23% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,169 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.