Schools

Schools in Rishton

There are 10 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Rishton: 9 primary, 1 secondary. 90% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 66% across Hyndburn.

BB1, Hyndburn · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Rishton

10schools and nurseries

90%good or betterHyndburn: 66%

2inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary · 161 pupils · on your doorstep Good in every area (2025)
Rishton Methodist Primary School Primary · 143 pupils · 0.2 miles Standards maintained (2025)
Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School Primary · 188 pupils · 0.2 miles Good (2023)
The Hyndburn Academy Secondary · 641 pupils · 0.2 miles Report card Jun 2026: Expected standard in 5, needs attention in 1
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School Primary · 158 pupils · 1.1 miles Good (2023)
Great Harwood Primary School Primary · 210 pupils · 1.1 miles Good (2023)
St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Primary · 135 pupils · 1.1 miles Good (2023)
Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School Primary · 267 pupils · 1.4 miles Improved significantly (2025)
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Primary · 187 pupils · 1.4 miles Report card May 2026: Expected standard in every area
Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School Primary · 200 pupils · 1.5 miles School remains Good (2024)

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionTue 30 Jun0.2 miles

The Hyndburn Academy: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Needs attention. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

The Hyndburn Academy, BB1 4ED
School inspectionSun 17 May1.4 miles

St Nicholas Church of England Primary School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Expected standard. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, BB5 4DN

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Rishton	10	90%
West End	2	100%
Clayton-le-Moors	18	72%
Dill Hall	5	40%
Great Harwood	12	92%
Church	10	60%
Stanhill	4	75%

See every Hyndburn school on the Hyndburn schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Rishton?

10 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Rishton.

Are the schools in Rishton good?

90% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 66% across Hyndburn.