Schools in Sowerby Bridge
There are 13 schools in Sowerby Bridge on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 10 primary and 2 secondary schools, under Calderdale local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Sowerby Bridge (10)
- Bolton Brow Primary AcademyAcademy converter · HX6 2BA
- Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · HX6 2BJ
- New Road Primary SchoolCommunity school · HX6 1DY
- Norland CE SchoolVoluntary controlled school · HX6 3RN
- Ripponden Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school · HX6 4AH
- Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · HX6 1BL
- St John's Primary School In RishworthAcademy converter · HX6 4QR
- St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I SchoolVoluntary controlled school · HX6 3EJ
- Triangle CofE VC Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · HX6 3NJ
- Trinity Academy St Peter'sAcademy sponsor led · HX6 1HB
Secondary schools in Sowerby Bridge (2)
- Ryburn Valley High SchoolAcademy converter · HX6 1DF
- Trinity Academy GrammarAcademy sponsor led · HX6 2NW
Other phases in Sowerby Bridge (1)
- Rishworth SchoolOther independent school · HX6 4QA
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Sowerby Bridge?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 13 open schools with a Sowerby Bridge address (as of 5 June 2026), including 10 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Sowerby Bridge guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Sowerby Bridge?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.