Message from the Head Teacher
At Ryburn Valley High School we work hard to realise our school motto “Strive to Excel.” Ryburn is a 21st Century School with state of the art facilities built on traditional values. Our school is a caring, inclusive community and we promote high expectations to enable all our students to get to where they want to be.
Our supportive environment encourages each student to take responsibility for their own work and behaviour developing habits of self-reliance, self-discipline and consideration for others. We take every opportunity to celebrate success and students are able to take part in a wide range of academic, sporting, creative, spiritual and social experiences.
At all times from Year 7 to Year 13 we promote a strong partnership between home and school and parents and staff work closely together for the benefit of every individual in our care.
I am very proud to be the Headteacher of Ryburn Valley High School and I hope this website gives you an insight into our ethos and aims.
We are extremely optimistic for the future and believe that all the young people in our care are equipped to face whatever challenges and opportunities life may present.
Honor M Byford Headteacher
Parent Governor Elections
We have 3 nominations for 2 parent governor vacancies. Ballot papers have been sent home with your child. Could you vote for two candidates only and return your ballot paper to the Returning Officer via school Reception by 12noon on Friday 25th May.
Please note that only one vote per parent/carer is allowed regardless of how many children you have in school. If you have more ballot papers than required then please disregard the spare papers. The ballot paper needs putting in a sealed envelope and your child/person delivering the vote will be asked for their name and form so that the vote is recorded as being used.
Latest News
Post 16 Transport Provision 2012/2013
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Free School Meals
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Vacancies at Ryburn
Teaching and non-teaching vacancies.
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Exam Timetable
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Key Dates
Mon 21 May 2012
Year 10 Interviews
Mon 28 May 2012 to Wed 6 Jun 2012
Comenius Exchange to Tyszowce (Y9)
Tue 29 May 2012
GCSE English (Year 11 Resit/Y10)
Fri 1 Jun 2012
Break up - Spring Bank
Sat 2 Jun 2012 to Sun 10 Jun 2012
Half Term
Mon 11 Jun 2012
School Re-Opens


