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Rida Girls High School

West Yorkshire · WF12 9LX

AAB+ A-level

9–7 GCSE

25.1%

Day fees

£5k

Inspection

Good

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Rida Girls High School is a small, independent day school for girls in West Yorkshire serving ages 11–18. With just 122 pupils, it offers a close-knit, personalized learning environment typical of compact independent schools in the region. The school has not yet been inspected by Ofsted, reflecting its relatively recent establishment or low public profile. Its ethos emphasizes individual attention and pastoral care within a tight-knit community.

  • Small cohort size enabling strong pastoral relationships and individualized attention
  • Single-sex girls' education in a supportive, non-competitive environment
  • Day-school flexibility without boarding commitment

Who thrives here

Girls who benefit from close-knit community environments, those seeking single-sex education, and pupils who thrive with high staff visibility and accessible pastoral systems rather than in large, highly competitive cohorts.

Strengths at a glance

Exam results50th pctSports44th pctCo-curricularno dataValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typeIndependent Senior · Day
Number of pupils122
Age range11–18
GenderGirls
Day fees£5.4k/yr
Settingsuburban
LocationLocated in the WF12 postcode (Castleford/Pontefract fringe area). Good bus accessibility; rail connections via Horsforth or local stations.

Contact & visit

39 Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury

West Yorkshire

WF12 9LX

www.rghs.org.uk
01924925915
Mrs Bushra Hussain, Head

Nearest stations

Horsforth railway station (Leeds area)15 min
Local bus routes (West Yorkshire)10 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Rida Girls High School?

Day fees at Rida Girls High School are approximately £5,400 per year (2024/25).

How do you get into Rida Girls High School?

Rida Girls High School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

What are Rida Girls High School's exam results?

At Rida Girls High School, 25.1% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.

Is Rida Girls High School a boarding school?

Rida Girls High School is a day school in West Yorkshire and does not offer boarding.

What is Rida Girls High School's latest inspection rating?

Ofsted rated Rida Girls High School “Good” (2024).

What parents say

Frequently praised

Personalized attention and strong pastoral relationships typical of small day schools

Supportive, nurturing environment for girls

Accessible staff and leadership

Common concerns

!Limited facilities and subject breadth compared to larger independent schools

!Lack of Ofsted inspection history makes track record harder to verify

!Small sixth form may restrict subject combinations and university guidance depth