We are proud to share that The Radclyffe School has been awarded an FFT National Attendance Award for Autumn 2024/25! This national recognition places us among the top 25% of schools for attendance across the country, based on data collected from over 8,000 schools by FFT Education. The award is a testament to the ongoing commitment and teamwork of our staff, pupils, parents and carers in promoting and maintaining excellent attendance. Well done and thank you to everyone who plays a part in … [Read more...]
DofE Success: Our Students’ Volunteering Recognised
We are proud to announce that The Radclyffe School has received our Social Value Certificate in recognition of our students’ dedication and commitment to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) programme during 2024/25. The certificate celebrates the 338 hours of volunteering completed by our students between 1st April 2024 and 31st March 2025, with an estimated social value of £2,163! This figure reflects the hard work and positive impact made by last year’s DofE participants, as this year’s … [Read more...]
Faith in Oldham Panels at The Radclyffe School
As part of the Year 9 Religious Studies curriculum, students at The Radclyffe School have been exploring a unit titled Faith in Oldham, which encourages them to learn about and reflect on the rich diversity of religious belief within their local community. A highlight of this unit is the opportunity for students to attend one of several interfaith panel sessions, where local religious leaders come together to share their experiences, answer questions, and offer insights into their faiths. This … [Read more...]
New Parents Evening and Induction Day
Dear Year 6 Pupil and Parents/Carers, Once again, we would like to congratulate you on securing a place at The Radclyffe School for September 2025. At The Radclyffe School we are committed to do everything we can to support you and your child with your transition from Primary to Secondary education and keep you informed of any updates which may help and support you at this time. I would now like to share with you two important dates for your child’s transition to The Radclyffe … [Read more...]
Mr Cregg Honoured at Community Achievement Awards
We are proud to share that our Headteacher, Mr J Cregg, was recently invited to attend the Community Achievement Awards, an event organised by the local voluntary group Derai Probashi Kollan Porishod Oldham. The awards recognised individuals who have made significant contributions to the local community. Derai Probashi Kollan Porishod Oldham is a non-profit group made up of members originally from Derai, a region in Bangladesh. Since its founding in 2010, the organisation has played an active … [Read more...]
Mirfa’s Poem Inspires Powerful Reflection
The Poetry Club have recently produced a moving and thoughtful poem inspired by The Trees by Philip Larkin, a poem that reflects on the passing of time, renewal and the ever-changing nature of life. Inspired by these themes, Year 7 student Mirfa wrote a beautifully crafted poem that quickly became the heart of a wider creative project. Mirfa’s poem uses the image of a tree to represent the stages of human life, capturing the emotions we experience as we grow and change. Her thoughtful and … [Read more...]
Students Discuss Bill with Baroness
A Year 9 class recently had the unique opportunity to participate in a virtual enrichment session with Baroness Garden of Frognel. This session was part of our ongoing commitment to personal development and encouraging active citizenship among our students. During the meeting, students asked thoughtful and insightful questions about the current Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which is presently being debated in the House of Lords. The discussion gave pupils a valuable chance to deepen … [Read more...]
The Bee of Hope, Community and Respect
This year is the eighth anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack, in which 22 people were very sadly killed. One of the many ways that TRS remember those who lost their lives is through the permanent fixture of The Bee of Hope, Community and Respect within the school grounds. Throughout the Summer of 2018, over 100 individually designed super-sized Bees and over 130 equally artistic little Bees were displayed around Greater Manchester for nine weeks as part of Bee in the City, where trail … [Read more...]
TRS Joins The Cranmer Education Trust
We are pleased to share that from 1st May 2025, The Radclyffe School has formally joined The Cranmer Education Trust. The Trust is a family of 10 schools – five secondary and five primary – across Rochdale and Oldham, all supported by a strong teacher training and development arm. Although this is the official date of academisation, we have already been working closely with the Trust for some time as part of our preparations. We want to reassure families that this change will not affect … [Read more...]
Year 11 Lift the Oldham Schools Trophy
Huge congratulations to our Year 11 boys’ football team, who secured a dramatic and well-deserved victory in the final of the 2025 Oldham Schools Plate Trophy earlier this week! Facing off against a strong North Chadderton side at Avro FC’s ground, the final proved to be a thrilling contest from start to finish. In a match filled with excitement and outstanding individual performances, our team showed immense character and determination to come from behind and clinch the win in the most … [Read more...]
