The latest prospectus from one of North Yorkshire's leading secondary schools based in the beautiful district of Ryedale.

2. Welcome to Ryedale School. As one of the
leading comprehensive schools in North
Yorkshire we consistently deliver high
achievement. Building on our ‘Outstanding’
judgements (Ofsted 2012, Local Authority
Review 2015), we are continually
developing and improving the educational
experience for all learners. Our dynamic
and inspirational team of staff delivers a
high quality learning experience where
every student has the opportunity to excel.
We believe that collaborating with
our primary schools can enhance the
educational provision we offer and are
proud to have established the Ryedale
Federation, which took effect from July
2016. Through working in real partnership
with our primary colleagues we are even
better placed to nurture student progress.
There is a strong partnership between
students, parents, staff and governors who
work together to provide the very best
possible support in achieving our shared
goals. We have established a creative and
inclusive atmosphere in which individual
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
Executive Headteacher
Ryedale School is committed to combining
the very best educational provision with high
expectations and traditional values. In doing so we
academic potential and become exemplary young
people of whom we can all be proud. This unites
us in our commitment to ‘Aspire and Achieve’.
Fantastic teaching
by dedicated staff
has really inspired
my child.
Parent of a Year 10 student
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3. 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
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 every aspect of school life.
Aspire and
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4. Fulfilyour Potential
Central to the success of Ryedale School is high quality
teaching combined with high expectations for every student. Our
exceptional team of teachers combine with high quality resources
to ensure students develop a love of learning and are encouraged
to be expressive, creative and independent.
Our strength across the curriculum
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
Our highly skilled team of staff collaborates
with colleagues both within the Ryedale
Federation and across North Yorkshire,
through our involvement in the Yorkshire
Teaching Schools’ Alliance, to develop
best practice and innovative approaches
to teaching. Our investment in staff
development ensures that we are best
their potential.
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5. The transition
programme
has given my
daughter so much
confidence. She
cannot wait to start
Ryedale School.
Parent of a Year 6 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
Sense
of Belonging
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
behaved and more socially integrated while
remaining distinct, characterful individuals.
We encourage our students to take pride
in themselves and in their school. Our
inclusive and supportive approach fosters a
real sense of belonging.
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6. A quarter of our
students receive
instrumental or
vocal tuition.
Mr Moxon, Head of Performing Arts
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Expressive, Creative,
Independent
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.
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An impressive number of extra-curricular
performance activities take place each
term. These range from drama and dance
clubs, whose members perform regularly
in assembly and to the public, to the
popular after school art sessions. Musical
performances take place throughout the
year, with opportunities for parents and
the local community to see our students
perform to an exceptional standard in
recital evenings and concerts. Our whole
school musicals take place every other
year and involve over 100 students.
Academic achievement is high in GCSE
music, art, drama and dance. Studying
these subjects gives students a desirable
breadth of study at GCSE and encourages
them to be expressive, creative and
independent.

7. discipline and sense of achievement obtained through
extra-curricular sporting activities are valuable components
of the education at Ryedale School.
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Our students show
fantastic enthusiasm
and commitment
when participating
in our clubs, house
matches and
competitions.
Mr Marwood, Head of Boys’ PE
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Fostering our inclusive ethos, over 90
highly competitive house events 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, our teams
regularly win District and County
competitions. Ryedale School has a proud
tradition of nurturing future champions of
sport.
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8. We believe students who enjoy school
achieve the greatest success. We work
hard to ensure our students are given
every opportunity to engage in new and
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
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.
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Successful
Rewarding Enjoyable
I can honestly say I
love coming to Ryedale
School every day and
have done since my
first day in Year 7.
Harriet Eve, Head Girl
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9. 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
2016-2017