This morning, our Year 11 students had the exciting opportunity to watch a live performance of A Christmas Carol, brought to life by the talented team at Quantum Theatre. As one of the key texts in their GCSE English Literature curriculum, experiencing the story in a live theatre setting offered students a fresh perspective that reading alone cannot provide. Watching the performance allowed students to see the characters and themes they have been studying in class portrayed in real time. From … [Read more...]

Over 80 of our Year 10 students recently took part in the Future Ready Careers Experience at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, an engaging and interactive event organised by Oldham Council designed to connect young people with employers and further education providers from across Greater Manchester. Students explored a wide range of career sectors, including Construction & Green Economy, Creative, Culture & Sport, Digital & Technology, Education & Early Years, Engineering & … [Read more...]

The Radclyffe School was delighted to host an inspiring morning of professional development during our INSET training day, bringing together staff from across departments for a series of engaging CPD sessions. The focus of the morning was on deepening our understanding of key educational priorities, sharing best practice, and continuing to build a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. We were honoured to welcome three highly respected guest speakers who shared their expertise and … [Read more...]

To mark World Mental Health Day last Friday, our students took part in a thoughtful activity during PLG time, sharing how they look after their mental health on colourful cards. From practical tips to encouraging messages, each card reflected the creativity, care, and personal experiences of our students. This week, our Health and Wellbeing Student Leadership Team collected the cards and transformed them into a Mood Mosaic, now proudly on display in the heart of the school. It has been … [Read more...]

Our Drama Club students are making brilliant strides, exploring creativity, collaboration, and performance skills through exciting, ongoing projects across all year groups. Students in Years 7 to 10 enjoy enrichment through clubs and lessons, while Year 11 are focused on preparing for their upcoming assessments. Year 7 and 8 students have dived into a new ensemble project under the direction of Mrs Payne. Each student has a speaking role as they bring their characters to life, developing a … [Read more...]

We are thrilled to congratulate Ammar in Year 7, who won a silver medal in his weight class at the Taekwondo British Championships last weekend. The two-day event, held at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield, brought together talented athletes from across the country. Ammar’s dedication, skill, and sportsmanship were on full display, and this impressive achievement is a testament to his hard work and commitment to the sport. We are incredibly proud of him and can’t wait to see how his … [Read more...]

This week, members of our Student Behaviour and Safety Team took part in a litter pick around the school grounds with Mrs Bott and Mrs Richardson. In just 20 minutes, the group collected five bags of litter, showing real pride in their school and a strong commitment to looking after the environment. The team is made up of students from across all year groups who applied to join because they want to make a positive difference. They meet at least once each term and often lead projects and … [Read more...]

National Libraries Week begins today, and at The Radclyffe School we are proud to celebrate the people and the place that bring reading to life for our students every single day. Our library team bring a wealth of experience to their roles. Between them they have decades of service at TRS, from almost twenty years as librarian to seventeen years supporting students, as well as the unique perspective of a former student who returned to join the staff team four years ago! Meet the … [Read more...]

The Radclyffe School is thrilled to announce its partnership with Diodes Inc. for this year’s STEM On Track project. Diodes delivers analog and discrete power solutions through its high-quality semiconductor products to the world’s leading companies. The partnership specifically involves Diodes’ Chadderton fabrication site, located just minutes from the school, strengthening local links between industry and education. Katie Wainwright, HR Business Partner at Diodes, says, “At Diodes … [Read more...]

The Radclyffe School was alive with energy and excitement as we opened our doors to prospective students and their families for our recent Open Evening. It was a wonderful opportunity to showcase everything that makes TRS such a vibrant and welcoming community, and we were delighted to see so many visitors joining us to experience school life first-hand.From the moment families stepped through the doors, the atmosphere was buzzing. Each department had prepared something special, offering a … [Read more...]