Welcome to Ryedale School

Head Teacher

A thriving and highly successful secondary school with 557 pupils. Our students, who come to us from nine partner Primary schools, are fortunate to live in an area of great scenic beauty, embracing the western end of the Vale of Pickering and part of the North York Moors.

Ours is a small and friendly school, but it is also forward thinking and dynamic. We provide a secure, stable framework in which pupils can grow academically and socially. In educating pupils for the challenges of the twenty-first century, we combine the teaching of up-to-date skills and knowledge with core values such as hard work, high achievement, consideration and honesty. It is our intention that Ryedale pupils are prepared for both life and work in a rapidly changing technological society, and to take their place as responsible members of a caring community.

There is a strong partnership between pupils, parents, staff and governors who work together to provide a wide range of educational opportunities for all learners. A strong and resourceful Parent Teacher Association has significantly enhanced many areas of school life. The Governors are very supportive of the continuous improvement within the School and work closely with staff to ensure that this occurs. Everyone in the partnership is working to provide the best environment in which students can flourish.

In 2004 Ryedale School was granted Leading Edge Status by the government. Ryedale School’s position as one of the leading comprehensive schools in North Yorkshire is reflected in consistently high achievement and performance in examinations, and the progress made by the secondary schools we are asked to support. From 2009 we have been granted a second specialism as part of our High Performing Specialist Status – that specialism is Science (with Mathematics). This not only reflects our strength across the curriculum, but also our aim to continually develop and improve the educational experience for all learners.

The academic achievements of the students are facilitated not only by high quality teaching and learning, but also by establishing 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.

I do hope that you will want to visit us and experience our vibrant school for yourself. I look forward to welcoming you to our superb learning environment at Ryedale School.