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The Ryleys School

Independent school · Alderley Edge, SK9 7UY
  • Primary/prep
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 1-11
  • From £12,585 pa
  • 249 pupils
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This small, happy co-ed prep stands out for its home-from-home atmosphere, personalised learning and all-round focus. It has a strong sense of the traditional balanced with a forward-facing curriculum and global outlook. ‘They find everything they’re good at and reward it,’ said a parent, ‘you really couldn’t ask for more.’

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
249 ·
Religion
None
Fees
£12,585 - £14,151 pa
Local authority
Cheshire East Council

Headteacher

Headteacher

Mrs Julia Langford

Since 2017, Julia Langford BEd (Chester), previously deputy head. Arrived here in 2011 from Hale Prep as head of English, having worked in a state school before that. Attended Loreto Grammar in Altrincham, with every intention of going into marketing

Entrance

‘We pride ourselves on our broad ability range but are also ambitious and aim for the 11+,’ says head. So, nursery places from age 1 filled on a first come, first served basis (with priority for siblings), then it’s a taster day and informal chat

Exit

Most stay till 11+ when popular destinations include Cheadle Hulme, King’s, MGS, St Bede’s, Withington Girls’, Alderley Edge School for Girls and Stockport Grammar. Five scholarships in 2023. Parents praise the head’s guidance, which starts in year

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Teaching & learning

15
Average class sizes

Learning support & SEN

1.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9.3 %
Students with SEN support

Mobile phone policy

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Children are not permitted to bring mobile phones to school.

Updated Sep 2024

Pupils

249
Number of pupils

Money matters

Fees average for the area. Hefty sibling discount. Five per cent of pupils are on a bursary (up to 80 per cent).

Fee information
£12,585 - £14,151 pa

Our view

Bold curriculum changes introduced by the current head are now embedded and the perception of the school has, quite rightly, shifted from small and nurturing to also being a serious contender academically. ‘You know your child is going to be

The last word

This small, happy co-ed prep stands out for its home-from-home atmosphere, personalised learning and all-round focus. It has a strong sense of the traditional balanced with a forward-facing curriculum and global outlook. ‘They find everything they’re

Inspection reports

What the school says

At The Ryleys School, we provide a perfectly balanced education for children of the 21st century by combining high academic standards along with an outstanding personal development and extra curricular programme. We offer a progressive education while maintaining the traditions and core values of a preparatory school within our exceptional site and facilities.

Contact the school

Address

Ryleys Lane
Alderley Edge
Cheshire
SK9 7UY
Get directions

Telephone: 01625 583241

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.theryleys.com

Local authority: Cheshire East Council

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School data & information The Ryleys School Ryleys Lane, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7UY
249 Pupil numbers
149/100 Pupil numbers boy/girls split
15 Average class sizes

Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Children are not permitted to bring mobile phones to school.

Updated Sep 2024

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Entry and exit data

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Recent leavers' destinations

SEN overview

The Ryleys School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

The Learning Enhancement department is equipped to deal with a range of special educational needs as required. A qualified dyslexia specialist is employed by the school to meet the needs of those children, and for others, support is given in intervention groups or one-to-one support where necessary by suitably qualified and experienced staff.

Updated Dec 2018
1.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 3%
9.3 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 14.1%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired
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