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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Your FutureStarts Here

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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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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The transition

programme

has given my

daughter so much

confi dence. 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

Senseof 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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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.

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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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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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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Gale Lane, Nawton, York, YO62 7SLTelephone: 01439 771665Email: info@ryedale.n-yorks.sch.ukWeb: www.ryedaleschool.org

A HIGH PERFORMING

SPECIALIST STATUS SCHOOL

SPECIALIST INTHE PERFORMING ARTS, SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

2016-2017