Rhyddings

About Rhyddings

Rhyddings is a rapidly improving school with a focus on teaching five great lessons every day to every pupil. We have a warm and welcoming school culture with clear routines and expectations. Our Personal Best ethos encourages children to focus, work hard, and stay on track.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Dave Lancaster

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 22 responses • 3.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

68.2% positive 31.9% negative

My child feels safe at this school

77.3% positive 18.2% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

63.7% positive 22.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

72.7% positive 18.2% negative

My child does well at this school

68.2% positive 27.3% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 22 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

40.2

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

33.5

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.87

Progress 8

Well below average

23.3%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

39.8%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

3.9% entered EBacc

2.9% achieved EBacc

103 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Katie T.

Parent Feb 20, 2023

5.0

"Proud of Our Child's Progress"

We are so proud of our child's progress at Rhyddings. The school's emphasis on personal best and no excuses has really helped them grow in confidence. The staff are friendly and approachable, and we feel valued as parents.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Helen R.

Parent Nov 1, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Feelings"

We have mixed feelings about Rhyddings. Our child has struggled with attendance and behaviour, but the staff have been supportive. The facilities are excellent, and we like the focus on personal best. However, we feel that the school could do more to engage with parents.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily W.

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional School Experience"

We have been blown away by the personal best culture at Rhyddings. Our child has settled in so well and is thriving. The staff are supportive, and the facilities are excellent. We couldn't be happier with our choice.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David G.

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Great Progress"

Our child made great progress while attending Rhyddings, and we credit the school's focus on teaching five great lessons every day. The new signage and facilities are a testament to the school's commitment to excellence.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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