St John's Primary School in Rishworth
Academy converter primary school in Sowerby Bridge (Calderdale).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
The Vision of St John's CE Primary School, Rishworth "Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your father in heaven." Following Matthew 5:16, people shine through success, honesty, independence, neighbourliness and enjoyment.
We believe children learn best when they're happy and have the confidence to respond to challenges, within a caring Christian environment where adults lead by example. We value the partnership with parents, families and the community to always be the best we can be.
S uccess We aim to provide excellent learning opportunities to ensure the best possible progress and attainment for all children whatever their needs and abilities. H onesty We aim to develop children's understanding of the importance of honesty in all relationships and as part of self-reflection in a Christian environment.
I ndependence We aim to develop the self- confidence in all our children that enables them to think and work independently, so striving for excellence in all areas of the curriculum. N eighbourliness We aim to ensure that every child becomes a compassionate and respectful member of the school, local, national and global communities.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
19 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Choir
- Coding
- Computing
- Cooking
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Dance
- Drama
- Football
- Gardening
- Gymnastics
- Karate
- Lego
- Music
- Netball
and 3 more
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 139040
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Constituency
- Calder Valley
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2012
Governing body (17 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.11 governors are linked to a profile (9 confirmed, 2 (likely)).
Governors marked “Confirmed same person” have exactly the same forename and surname as the only officer of that name at the school’s own academy trust company on the Companies House register, so we treat them as the same person. The governance record itself comes from DfE.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stephen Byrne Confirmed same person | Chair of TrusteesTrust board | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr David McNally Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Peter Wilcock Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Victoria Brown Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Nicola Criscione | MemberTrust members | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 |
| Venerable Bill Braviner | MemberTrust members | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 |
| Rev Steven Southgate (likely) | TrusteeTrust board | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 |
| Mrs Jenny Stead (likely) | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Patricia Bassano Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Charlotte Rebecca Ingram | TrusteeTrust board | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jane Shelton Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Joanna Wasyliw Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Mrs Lesley Ashworth Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Dr Andrew Snowden Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mr Stephen Byrne Confirmed same person | MemberTrust members | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 |
| Mrs Jane Davy | Chief Financial OfficerTrust officer | since 2021 | |
| Mrs Joanna Wasyliw Confirmed same person | Accounting OfficerTrust officer | since 2014 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record