Last weekend, a group of our Year 10 students successfully completed their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition, taking on the challenge across the picturesque landscapes of Saddleworth and Crompton. Throughout the weekend, the students demonstrated exceptional resilience, teamwork and independence, truly reflecting the values at the heart of the DofE Award. From navigating unfamiliar routes to setting up camp, they rose to every challenge with determination and a positive … [Read more...]
Exploring pathways at Oldham College
Last week, a group of our enthusiastic Year 10 students had the exciting opportunity to visit Oldham College, gaining a valuable insight into life beyond secondary school and the wide array of options available to them for post-16 education. During the visit, students explored a diverse range of vocational subjects, including Construction, Hair & Beauty, Travel & Tourism, and many more. They took part in interactive, hands-on sessions that gave them a real feel for what studying each … [Read more...]
Year 10 take on the CyberFirst MEGA Mission
Our Year 10 students recently participated in the CyberFirst MEGA event, an engaging and high-energy experience designed to introduce young people to careers in technology and cybersecurity. The day was packed with interactive challenges requiring both digital skills and real-world problem solving. From decrypting messages and tracing hidden clues to investigating simulated cyber-attacks, students gained a hands-on insight into key areas such as cryptography, OSINT (open source intelligence), … [Read more...]
Racing towards STEM success
We are delighted to share the exciting news of our students’ involvement in the STEM On Track competition, a national initiative aimed at inspiring young people to explore careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) through the thrilling world of motorsport. This year, 30 students from Years 8 to 11 have enthusiastically taken part in the programme, which combines hands-on engineering, online learning and competitive kart racing. The group meets regularly at the lunchtime … [Read more...]
Esports club gets competitive with IN4 Group
On Thursday, we were delighted to welcome a team from IN4 Group into school to run a special event for our Esports Extra-Curricular Club. The session marked the end of a 5-week programme and gave students the chance to take part in a series of exciting esports games, concluding with a friendly tournament. The afternoon was filled with energy, teamwork, and plenty of healthy competition. The tournament winner now looks forward to the opportunity to represent The Radclyffe School in a … [Read more...]
Study Leave for Year 11 Students
Dear Year 11 Students and Parents/Carers, As you are aware, the main GCSE examinations for our Year 11 students began on Thursday 1st May. Since that date students have experienced full days in school, attending their ‘regular’ timetabled lessons when they are not sitting an exam. In a number of subject areas, there are no further exam papers to take and during these lessons students have been completing general revision activities supervised by a member of staff. From today (Friday 6th … [Read more...]
TRS Wins National Attendance Award
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...]
