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Ryburn Valley High School

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Ryburn Valley High School

St Peter's Avenue, Sowerby, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1DF

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jul 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

48.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
26.1%
Basics 9-5
55.4%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

48.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2346.946.4
2023/2448.746.4
2024/2548.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.120.00
2023/24+0.210.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
12.6%
EBacc APS
3.94
EBacc 9-5
8.6%
EBacc 9-4
9.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.86
A*-A Grades
14.2%
A*-B Grades
44.4%
AAB+ %
2.9%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 131 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Trinity Academy Grammar
1.92 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Compass Community School Willow Park
2.2 km away · Other independent special school
Brearley Hall School
3.35 km away · Other independent special school
The Halifax Academy
3.44 km away · Academy converter
Good
The Crossley Heath School
3.65 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About Ryburn Valley High School

Ryburn Valley High School is a secondary school in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.5. The school has around 1,614 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: St Peter's Avenue, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1DF | More schools in Calderdale

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ryburn Valley High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Apr 2013 — Good (predecessor: Ryburn Valley High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ryburn Valley High School

What is Ryburn Valley High School's Ofsted rating?
Ryburn Valley High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Ryburn Valley High School's latest exam results?
Ryburn Valley High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Ryburn Valley High School located?
Ryburn Valley High School is a secondary school in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale (HX6 1DF).
How many pupils attend Ryburn Valley High School?
Ryburn Valley High School has around 1,614 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ryburn Valley High School with other schools?
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