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...]

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...]

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...]

At The Radclyffe School, we understand that exams can be a demanding time for students and their families. While a bit of pressure can help sharpen your focus, too much stress can make it harder to perform at your best. That’s why it’s so important to take care of both your mental and physical wellbeing during this period. Here are some helpful tips and resources for students, parents, carers, and families to help everyone stay healthy and supported during exam season. It’s Normal to Feel … [Read more...]

This week, we were honoured to welcome Father Phil Sumner from The Parish of Our Lady and St Patrick Oldham and the Oldham Inter-Faith Forum to The Radclyffe School. During our assemblies, Father Phil shared thoughtful and inspiring reflections with our students, focusing on the meaning of Easter and the message of resurrection. One particularly striking moment came when Father Phil quoted the French philosopher Albert Camus, who once said: "In the depths of winter, I found within myself an … [Read more...]

In March we held our Year 9 Options Evening, and we are still reflecting on what a fantastic event it was! It was wonderful to see so many students and families engaging with our subject teachers, asking thoughtful questions, and exploring the wide range of courses on offer. All faculties were represented, with inspiring displays showcasing past student work, as well as hands-on activities. The evening was filled with great conversations, with students eager to learn more about their choices … [Read more...]

This month, we began auditions for our highly anticipated school production, and this year, The Addams Family is coming to The Radclyffe School! The level of talent on display was truly impressive, with every student who auditioned giving it their all. In fact, the standard was so high that we have made the exciting decision to double cast every role! This means our talented students will be alternating lead roles on different nights, ensuring each performance feels fresh and unique. However, … [Read more...]

Today, groups of Year 11 students had the incredible opportunity to hear from Akke Rahman, a mountaineer who grew up in Oldham and the first British Muslim to conquer Mount Everest in 2022. Akke’s mountaineering journey began in 2019 with Mount Snowdon, and by October 2020, he had already set a UK record by summiting Mount Elbrus in under 24 hours. Since then, he has taken on some of the world’s toughest peaks, including Mont Blanc, Kilimanjaro (twice), Elbrus again, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, … [Read more...]

Last week, school was alive with the magic of storytelling, poetry, and bookish excitement as we celebrated Lit Fest 2025! From competitions to inspiring author visits, students across all year groups immersed themselves in the joy of reading and creativity. Throughout the week, students took part in a variety of literary activities, as well as enjoying lessons that incorporated reading-related activities, reinforcing the importance of books across the curriculum: Fairy Tale … [Read more...]

TRS was bustling as it celebrated British Science Week from March 10–14, 2025. Students celebrated the wonders of science through a range of activities, anything from engineering challenges to explosive experiments to a spectacular planetarium visit. Monday and Tuesday saw students get involved with bath bomb making and rocket blasting at lunchtime, both of which were fully booked and had queues out the door! A massive well done to Amsal in Year 7, who won the rocket competition, impressing … [Read more...]