Ryedale School, North Yorkshire. Ryedale School is committed to combining the very best educational provision with high expectations and traditional values. In doing so we challenge and support students both to fulfil their academic potential and become exemplary young people of whom we can all be proud. This unites us in our commitment to ‘Aspire and Achieve’. As one of the leading comprehensive schools in North Yorkshire, we consistently deliver high achievement. Building on our 2012 Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ judgement, we are continually developing and improving the educational experience for all learners. Our dynamic and inspirational team of staff deliver a high quality learning experience where every student has the opportunity to excel.

2. Welcome to Ryedale School. As one of
the leading comprehensive schools in
North Yorkshire, we consistently deliver
high achievement. Building on our 2012
Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ judgement, we are
continually developing and improving the
educational experience for all learners.
Our dynamic and inspirational team
of staff deliver a high quality learning
experience where every student has the
opportunity to excel.
There is a strong partnership between
students, parents, staff and governors
who work together to provide the very
best possible support in achieving
shared goals. We have established a
creative and inclusive atmosphere in
which individual talents are nurtured and
allowed to flourish. Our extensive range
of extra-curricular activities develops
skills, interests, relationships and most
importantly the students’ enjoyment of
school life and learning.
We are very proud of our school and hope
that you will join us in the vibrant learning
experience that is Ryedale School.
Mark McCandless
Headteacher
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Starts HereRyedale School is committed to combining
the very best educational provision with high
expectations and traditional values. In doing so we
challenge and support students both to fulfil their
academic potential and become exemplary young
people of whom we can all be proud. This unites
us in our commitment to ‘Aspire and Achieve’.
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3. The staff clearly
love teaching
young people and
they are dedicated
and hard working.
Parent of a Year 10 student
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4. Our students
show fantastic
enthusiasm and
commitment
to the clubs
we provide.
Mrs Green, Head of Girls’ PE
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5. Aspire
Achieve
High expectations are essential to high
achievement. We place great emphasis
on attitude to learning, sustained effort,
teamwork and leadership. We instil in
our students a desire to improve their
performance, to broaden their horizons
and to think independently.
Central to the ethos of Ryedale School is
the emphasis on the individual. Personal
strengths and talents are recognised and
given the opportunity to flourish. We value
and celebrate high achievement in all
aspects of school life including making a
positive contribution to the school and the
local community.
Relationships between peers and between
students and staff are positive and caring.
We provide a secure, stable framework in
which students are supported in aspiring
to achieve.
We believe in providing the right blend of challenge and
support to enable all learners to maximise their potential
in all aspects of school life.
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6. Maximise
Your
Central to the success of Ryedale School is high quality teaching combined
with high expectations for every student. Our exceptional team of teachers
and high quality resources combine to ensure students develop a love of
learning and are encouraged to be expressive, creative and independent.
Our strength across the curriculum
is reflected through our specialisms
in performing arts, science and maths.
The curriculum allows students of all
abilities to study a broad range of
subjects. For English, maths, science,
modern foreign languages and humanities,
our students are set according to ability
from the beginning of Year 7 based
on their performance at Key Stage 2.
Other subjects are taught in mixed
ability groupings.
Ryedale students are educated to meet
the challenges of the twenty first century. Our highly
skilled team of staff collaborate with colleagues
both within Ryedale and across North Yorkshire to
develop best practice and innovative approaches to
teaching, ensuring students’ potential is maximised.
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9. The transition
my daughter
experienced was
exceptional. She
settled in very well.
Parent of a Year 7 student
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At Ryedale School we are committed to providing equality of
opportunity and a school climate in which all students are able to
achieve their potential. We encourage students to strive for high
personal standards, both in their studies and in their conduct and
celebrate student success in all aspects of school life.
Domenica Wilkinson
Deputy Headteacher
Climate
Successof
On entry to Ryedale School, every child
is placed in a tutor group, attached to
a house. We encourage all students to
engage outside their year group by joining
in our dynamic house system. The Form
Tutor is the person with whom each student
has the closest contact on a day to day
basis. Mrs Wilkinson, Deputy Headteacher,
oversees the care of all children.
Our high quality pastoral care system
undoubtedly pays dividends. Students
are more confident and optimistic, better
behaved and more socially integrated while
remaining distinct, characterful individuals.
This climate of support and challenge
breeds success.
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10. Take
Stageto the
Specialist Status in the Performing
Arts has had a huge impact on the
life of the school and has opened up
opportunities to every single learner.
Academic achievement is high in GCSE
dance, drama, art and music and they
are all popular options. New technology
provided through Specialist Status has
enhanced the learning experience for
our students.
An impressive number of extra-curricular
performance activities take place each
term. These range from drama and dance
clubs, members of which perform regularly
in assembly and to the public, to the
popular after school art sessions and
the wide variety of musical activities.
The standard of performance is excellent
and our whole school musicals involve well
over 100 students. You can be part of the
auditioned cast, costume design or the
sound and lighting team. Wherever your
passion lies, time to take to the stage!
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11. A quarter of our
students receive
instrumental or
vocal tuition.
Mr Moxon, Head of Performing Arts
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13. Time
Perform
to
Fostering our inclusive ethos,
over 90 highly competitive house
competitions take place every year;
elected Sports Captains organise and
encourage younger participants across
all year groups. Clubs take place every
lunchtime enabling students of all abilities
to get involved and have fun in an activity
of their choice.
Our sporting achievements are remarkable
considering the size of the school.
Apart from distinguished individual
performances including representative
honours at District, County and National
level in a variety of games, Ryedale
teams regularly win District and County
competitions. Ryedale School has a great
sporting tradition and students all relish
the time to perform.
Sport is an integral part of our school life. The confidence,
discipline and sense of achievement obtained through extra-
curricular sporting activities are valuable components of
the education at Ryedale School.
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14. Enjoy
Experience
theWe work hard to ensure our students are
given every opportunity to engage in new
and fulfilling experiences; from the Duke of
Edinburgh Award Scheme to the range of
foreign trips available during Enrichment
Days. There is so much on offer to
challenge and inspire our students during
and beyond the school day.
The wide variety of extra-curricular
activities complements our engaging
and inspirational curriculum perfectly
to ensure all of our students can flourish
academically, socially, physically and
emotionally.
The standard we set for every Ryedale
student is to work hard to meet the high
expectations we hold for them and to
engage in the opportunities on offer.
In return, we guarantee a successful,
rewarding and enjoyable Ryedale School
experience!
For a personal tour of the school, contact
Domenica Wilkinson who will be pleased
to arrange your visit.
We believe students who
enjoy school achieve the
greatest success.
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16. Gale Lane, Nawton, York, YO62 7SL
Telephone: 01439 771665
Email: info@ryedale.n-yorks.sch.uk
Web: www.ryedaleschool.org
A high performing
specialist status School
Specialist in
the performing arts,
science and mathematics
2015-2016