Ryburn Valley High School

A good academy converter school in Calderdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ryburn Valley High School.

Sowerby Bridge, HX61DF Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
58.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.21
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.6%
Continue in education or training
44.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 51.0%
Sustained employment
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 22.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
30 April 2013
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
St Peter's Avenue
Sowerby
Sowerby Bridge, HX61DF
Phone
1422832070
Website
rvhs.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141307
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
St Peter's Avenue, Sowerby, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1DF
Website
http://www.rvhs.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1500 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,645
Free School Meals
23.8% (392 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.3% (71 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.2
English Attainment 8:
10.6
Maths Attainment 8:
10.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.2
Ebacc English:
95.6%
Ebacc Entry:
10.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
63.7%
Ebacc Languages:
31.9%
Ebacc Maths:
97.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.21
Progress 8 Range:
0.04 to 0.38
University Progression:
49.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
51.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
22.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
10.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
49%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
108 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
10.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.6 (+20.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.7 (+9.2 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.21 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
103 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
206
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,645 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(24 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Strive to Excel"

honesty kindness respect endeavour

British values are all our values.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Badminton Volleyball Computing Club Girls Football Mock Trial Code Club Climbing STEM Club Brass Club Guitar Club Gymnastics Boys Football Netball LGBTQ+ Club Ryburn Dance Company Drama Club (Year 7) Drama Club (Years 8 & 10) Energy Sparx Table Tennis & Darts Dungeons and Dragons Fitness Art Club Film Club Creative Writing Boys Football (Years 8 & 9) Matilda Rehearsals Basketball Top Vox Eco Group (Year 7) Lunch Club

Sports

Football Netball Basketball Badminton Volleyball Gymnastics Football (Girls/Boys)

Facilities

Canteen Sports Hall Gym Astroturf Theatre Cycle racks

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Ryburn is a popular school with more applicants than its 270 places and is described as a truly comprehensive school that does not select pupils on the basis of aptitude or ability. All applications are handled through Calderdale Council with one round of admissions each year. To apply, you must complete an application form. In-Year transfers are possible; there is a waiting list and reallocation process if places are not initially offered. Open Evening is held and transition arrangements are in place to support new pupils joining Year 7.

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