Open Evening Invitation
You are warmly invited to attend Risedale School's Open Evening on Wednesday, 30th September from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
Headteacher Welcome Talk: 6:10pm in the Main School Hall.
Our invitation extends to families of both Year 5 and Year 6 pupils. We want to show you everything our vibrant school community has to offer, and we hope you will join us to see why you should MAKE RISEDALE YOUR FIRST CHOICE.
Come along to meet our teachers, talk to our pupils, tour the school, and join in the fun activities.
Why Choose Risedale?
- Our Values: Our aspiration is that every pupil and staff member is supported to be the BEST version of themselves, embodying our school values of RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT, RESILIENCE, and RELATIONSHIPS. Together we are the Risedale Family.
- A Well-Planned Curriculum: We offer an exciting curriculum to capture our pupils' interests across a broad range of subjects, including the arts, sport, technology-based and humanities subjects. These complement our strong core of English, maths and science.
- Technology for Learning: We utilise technologies to support innovative teaching and learning. Pupils get hands-on experience using Adobe Creative Cloud, Chromebooks, a media suite equipped with state-of-the-art green screen technology, a photography studio, computerised laser cutters and embroidery tools, and 3D printing, to name a few.
- Beyond the Classroom: We organise lots of educational and personal enrichment and reward visits, and have an extensive programme of extra-curricular activities.
- Strong Pastoral Support: Our extensive pastoral team, including Pupil Support Managers, a strong safeguarding team and a dedicated Service Pupil Manager, help your child to succeed at school.
We cannot wait to welcome your family and show you what makes our school so special. We look forward to seeing you there!
Yours sincerely,
Mrs L Greenwood - Headteacher
If you're unable to attend our Open Evening, please feel free to schedule a visit at your convenience. We're happy to show you around our school and answer any questions you may have.
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Key Admissions Dates for Parents (Secondary Schools)
- 12 September 2026 - Secondary School application round opens
- 31 October 2026 - Closing date for applications
- 30 November 2026 - Last date to make a change to an application
- 1 March 2027 - National Offer Day
Prospective parents/carers must first complete an application to North Yorkshire Council and then, when your place has been confirmed, you will be sent a link from the Risedale Admin Team to complete our school's online Pupil Admission Form.