# Ryburn Valley High School — Sowerby Bridge, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr Dave Hewitt

## Contact

- **Address:** St.Peter's Avenue, Sowerby, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1DG
- **Phone:** 01422 832070
- **Website:** http://www.rvhs.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/sowerby-bridge/ryburn-valley-high-school-16131

## About

Ryburn Valley High School is a popular school that attracts more applicants than its 270 places. It is a truly comprehensive school that caters for everyone and does not select pupils on the basis of aptitude or ability. The school is built on four fundamental values: honesty, kindness, respect, and endeavour.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Apr 2013
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Apr 2013

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent school with a warm and welcoming atmosphere: My child has been at Ryburn for 3 years now and I've been consistently impressed with the care and support they've received. The facilities are great and the teachers are always approachable. I love the focus on kindness and character that the school promotes - it's really made a difference to our family. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional school that exceeded our expectations: My daughter graduated from Ryburn a few years ago and is now at university. We were blown away by the opportunities and experiences she had during her time at the school. The A-Level progress results are truly impressive and the school's commitment to developing well-rounded, confident young people is second to none. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some positives, but room for improvement: My child is in Year 9 and while we've had some great experiences at Ryburn, we've also encountered some challenges. The teachers are generally excellent, but we've not always been impressed with the communication from the school. The facilities are great, though, and the extracurricular activities are a big plus. *(Mar 2022)*

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