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Rida Girls High School is a private secondary-stage school in West Yorkshire, Kirklees, with a published age range of 11-16.
Private school Girls Ages 11-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Rida Girls High School
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
Confidence, security and intellectual curiosity sit at the heart of Rida Girls High School. Its Islamic faith ethos is joined to a welcome for students from all faiths and none, with faith, character and academic development treated as parts of one education. The setting serves girls through the secondary years rather than operating a sixth form.
The curriculum names English, mathematics, science, history, geography, religious education, Arabic, computing, art, Urdu and PSHCE. Subject specialists teach through Years 7 to 11, using mixed-ability classes and differentiated work. Assemblies, PSHE tutorials, a Friday Living Islam session and prayer give the week a clear rhythm alongside the academic subjects.
Careers days, educational visits, charity work, clubs and a Year 10 two-week work placement connect classroom learning with wider responsibilities. The programme makes room for practical experience without losing the central academic route, and the school's values give those activities a clear moral and social context.
The provision is girls-only, non-boarding and for ages 11 to 16, with no sixth form. An admissions policy covers applications and appeals. On 4 June 2024, the school was judged Good, adding a recent external assessment to a profile built around specialist teaching, faith and preparation for adult life.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 87.1% grade 5+ in English and maths and 55.6 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Kirklees and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 55.6
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 87.1%
- EBacc APS
- 5.11
- EBacc entry
- 61.3%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Kirklees and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Age range
- 11-16
- Headteacher
- Mrs Bushra Hussain
- Pupil roll
- 112 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 39 Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, Kirklees
- Postcode
- WF12 9LX
- Area
- Kirklees
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs Bushra Hussain
School contact
- School phone
- 01924925915
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- info@rghs.org.uk
- Admissions phone
- 01924925915
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Gender
- Girls only
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 55.6 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 87.1% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 87.1% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 5.11 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 4 June 2024
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 1
- Personal development
- 1
- Leadership and management
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2024-06-04. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Rida Girls High School handle admissions?
Rida Girls High School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Rida Girls High School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Rida Girls High School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Rida Girls High School?
Rida Girls High School is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 4 June 2024.