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...]
The Student Behaviour and Safety Team lead by example
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...]
Celebrating National Libraries Week at The Radclyffe School
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...]
TRS partners with Chadderton engineering firm Diodes for STEM project
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...]
Open Evening at TRS
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...]
End of day arrangements and parking on Hunt Lane
As we are sure that many of you are aware, Hunt Lane becomes very busy at the end of the school day when 1500 students leave school. To help provide a safe environment for our students, parents/carers and neighbours we ask that at the end of the day you do the following: If you live within walking distance of school, allow your child to walk home If you have to pick up your children in the car, park a short distance away from school and get your child to walk to you (Introducing … [Read more...]
From TRS to Kenya: One alumni’s inspiring journey
When Damion walked through the doors of The Radclyffe School in 2018, he was at the very beginning of a journey that has already taken him across the world and given him experiences he’ll never forget. On his very first day, he made a friend simply by saying hello to another new starter while walking to school, something small that grew into a friendship. From the start, he threw himself into school life, quickly finding that his favourite subject was PE. Reflecting on his time here, he … [Read more...]
Students celebrate success and share wisdom
As we begin a new academic year and welcome our latest Year 7 cohort, we look to the example of students who have made the most of their time at The Radclyffe School. One such student is our outgoing Head Boy, Amaar Qureshi, who not only represented the school with pride but also achieved outstanding GCSE results this summer: six Grade 9s, two Grade 8s and one Grade 7. Amaar admitted he was taken aback when opening his results: “As soon as I opened that envelope, I was instantly blown away. I … [Read more...]
Results Day 2025: Staff “incredibly proud” of students
Staff at The Radclyffe School are "incredibly proud" of students who worked extremely hard and overcame difficult challenges to achieve their GCSE and BTEC results. This year's class saw positive results, with once again some standout achievements, which has left almost all students with what they needed to take their next steps. Some key 'headline' measures for the whole year group include: 59% of students achieved Grade 4 or above in both English and Maths 38% of students … [Read more...]
Birds of Prey Visit Brings Science to Life
Today we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming the team from Cheshire Falconry to school for a truly unforgettable birds of prey experience. Organised by our fantastic science department, Year 7 students were treated to a series of live demonstrations and hands-on sessions where they could see these incredible creatures in flight and learn about their unique characteristics. Throughout the morning, students were introduced to a range of different birds, each with their own fascinating … [Read more...]
