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What is the overall rating of Ryburn Valley High School?

Ryburn Valley High School has an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 3 parent and student reviews on SchoolBrowse. These reviews cover various aspects including safety, teaching quality, communication, wellbeing, facilities, inclusion, and value for money.

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Ryburn Valley High School

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About Ryburn Valley High School

Ryburn Valley High School is a popular school that attracts more applicants than its 270 places. It is a truly comprehensive school that caters for everyone and does not select pupils on the basis of aptitude or ability. The school is built on four fundamental values: honesty, kindness, respect, and endeavour.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Dave Hewitt

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

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

94.9

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

48.7

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.21

Progress 8

Above average

60.0%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

72.6%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

14.4% entered EBacc

10.7% achieved EBacc

270 pupils in cohort

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

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Reviews 3

Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent school with a warm and welcoming atmosphere"

My child has been at Ryburn for 3 years now and I've been consistently impressed with the care and support they've received. The facilities are great and the teachers are always approachable. I love the focus on kindness and character that the school promotes - it's really made a difference to our family.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

James T

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional school that exceeded our expectations"

My daughter graduated from Ryburn a few years ago and is now at university. We were blown away by the opportunities and experiences she had during her time at the school. The A-Level progress results are truly impressive and the school's commitment to developing well-rounded, confident young people is second to none.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

Sarah G

Parent Mar 1, 2022

4.0

"Some positives, but room for improvement"

My child is in Year 9 and while we've had some great experiences at Ryburn, we've also encountered some challenges. The teachers are generally excellent, but we've not always been impressed with the communication from the school. The facilities are great, though, and the extracurricular activities are a big plus.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5