We are thrilled to celebrate Arif Mohid, former Radclyffe School staff member, who recently returned to karate after a 15-year break—and what a comeback it was! Representing Team GB at the World Martial Arts Championships in Norway, Arif spent three intense days competing against some of the world’s best, bringing home an impressive four medals: three silver and one bronze. In his own words: "I’m happy to say I’ve made it back in one piece after competing at the World Martial Arts … [Read more...]

Last night, The Radclyffe School was delighted to welcome back our Class of 2025 and their families for a fantastic celebration of excellence at the annual GCSE Presentation Evening. The event provided a wonderful opportunity to recognise the hard work, dedication and personal growth of our former students, many of whom have already moved on to further education, apprenticeships or new and exciting opportunities. Throughout the evening, students were presented with their GCSE certificates … [Read more...]

The Radclyffe School began Anti-Bullying Week with a very special visitor this morning. Singer and songwriter Casey McQuillen, former American Idol contestant and passionate advocate for young people, performed for our Key Stage 3 students as part of her UK & Ireland “You Matter” Tour. The tour, which has already reached over 500,000 students across the USA and Europe, combines live musical performances with an important message about kindness, empathy, and standing up to … [Read more...]

Today, a group of our Year 9 students took part in the first session of the Set For Success Youth Leadership Programme, an exciting new opportunity funded by the Wimbledon Foundation, delivered in partnership with Barclays and the Youth Sport Trust. Using the power of sport, Set For Success aims to help young people improve their engagement at school, develop leadership and life skills, and build confidence, aspirations, and self-esteem. Over the course of the programme, participants will also … [Read more...]

On 11th November 2025, our school community came together for the annual Act of Remembrance. It was a poignant occasion to reflect, honour, and remember those who have given their lives in service, as well as those who continue to serve today. The ceremony included a moving reading of For the Fallen and the laying of a wreath by our Headteacher, alongside Head Students Aniqa and Liam from Year 11, who represented The Radclyffe School with dignity and respect. The Last Post was performed … [Read more...]

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...]