Rida Girls High School
West Yorkshire, Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber · WF12 9LX
Rida Girls High School is a small independent school for girls in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, with around 114 pupils on roll. Its intimate scale means a close-knit community where pupils are unlikely to be lost in the crowd, and entry begins at age 11 following the 11+. Inspected by the ISI, it offers a GCSE curriculum under the leadership of headteacher Mrs Bushra Hussain. Families drawn to a focused, academically serious environment for their daughters will find much to consider here.
114
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 114
- Location
- West Yorkshire, Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Website
- www.rghs.org.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Bushra Hussain
Latest results
Attainment 8
55.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
55%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above the national picture. The school records an Attainment 8 score of 55.6, well ahead of the national average of 46.9, while 55% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. For a school of this size, those outcomes point to consistent academic delivery across the year groups.
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Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small, all-girls independent that quietly outperforms the national averages at GCSE. Best suited to families wanting a compact, academically driven setting from age 11.
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Rida Girls High School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Rida Girls High School located?
Rida Girls High School is located at 39 Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9LX.
What type of school is Rida Girls High School?
Rida Girls High School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How many pupils attend Rida Girls High School?
Rida Girls High School has approximately 114 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.