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Secondary (Year 7 upwards)

Ruislip High School

Ruislip, Hillingdon - HA4 0BY

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We are a school both in, and for, the community and I could not be prouder of the community and culture that our students and staff have created together. Our students wear our uniform with pride and this is undoubtedly their school.”

SecondarySince 2014Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Rushcliffe Spencer Academy

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire - NG2 7BW

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We have high expectations of everyone in the school community. This leads to an environment where pupils work hard, show respect and courtesy and are expected to try their best in all that they do. We are a happy and harmonious community where children feel safe and talents are nurtured.”

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Established

Ofsted: Not judged

Quality of education: Outstanding

Rushden Academy

Rushden, North Northamptonshire - NN10 6AG

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Rushden Academy takes pride in its strong sense of community and collaboration. At Rushden Academy, we aim to provide our students with an education which offers a rich and ambitious curriculum combined with a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Rushey Mead Academy

Leicester, Leicester - LE4 7AN

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At Rushey Mead Academy, we believe that all children are capable of remarkable things, and we serve our community to ensure that we support our children to achieve the very best they can. We are fiercely ambitious for each and every one of our students.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Ruskin Community High School

Crewe, Cheshire East - CW2 7JT

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Rutlish School

London, Merton - SW20 9AD

“Rutlish School has been successfully educating students for over 100 years. From 2010, sixth form students have been educated on the Rutlish site through our joint Sixth Form venture with Ricards Lodge (RR6).”

SecondaryBoysEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

Ryburn Valley High School

Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale - HX6 1DF

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At Ryburn, we believe in the power of individual potential. Our school is built on four fundamental values that guide everything we do: honesty, kindness, respect, and endeavour.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Rye College

Rye, East Sussex - TN31 7NQ

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“As a smaller, community-focused school, relationships sit at the centre of everything we do. Every student is recognised as an individual—with their own strengths, ambitions and potential.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Rye Hills Academy

Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland - TS10 2HN

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At Rye Hills Academy, our vision is simple and shared by all schools across the North East Learning Trust family. It is that every child experiences excellence every day.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Ryedale School

York, North Yorkshire - YO62 7SL

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“High expectations and traditional values are hallmarks of our school. The Ryedale Values of Honesty, Kindness and Respect are woven into the fabric of our community and exemplified by all.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Sackville School

East Grinstead, West Sussex - RH19 3TY

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Sacred Heart Catholic Academy

Liverpool, Sefton - L23 5TF

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At Sacred Heart Catholic Academy, Gospel values extend throughout all aspects of school life. Through these values, we strive to ensure that each student entrusted into our care feels valued, respected, loved and able to achieve the very best they can.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Sacred Heart Catholic High School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne - NE4 9YH

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“St Madeleine Sophie Barat, the foundress of the Sacred Heart Schools in 1800, said that she would have founded the Society of the Sacred Heart 'for the sake of one child' and in many ways, this simple statement is still relevant in our school today.”

SecondaryGirlsEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

Sacred Heart Catholic School

London, Southwark - SE5 0RP

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Sacred Heart Catholic School is a vibrant and dynamic school with high expectations and great ambitions for every one of our pupils.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary

Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland - TS10 1PJ

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“We are delighted that both Ofsted and the Diocese of Middlesbrough have recognised Sacred Heart as a Good school. We are unashamedly ambitious for our pupils, staff and the whole community.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Sacred Heart High School

London, Hammersmith and Fulham - W6 7DG

“Our mission statement (which forms the basis of our approach to the students in our care) is shaped by the teachings and attitudes of Jesus Christ and is underpinned by gospel values.”

SecondaryGirlsEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School

Upminster, Havering - RM14 2QR

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“A variety of assemblies take place across the week allowing pupils to develop these core values including Main School, Year and also House Assemblies. The House assemblies provide an opportunity for younger pupils to learn from older pupils and to develop the family House identity.”

SecondaryGirlsEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

Saddleworth School

Oldham, Oldham - OL3 5NU

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At Saddleworth, our mission is clear: Aim High, Expect the Best for Everyone, and Value Our Community. These values shape all aspects of school life, guiding students to work hard, support one another and make the most of every opportunity.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Saffron Walden County High School

Saffron Walden, Essex - CB11 4UH

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“When parents choose a school for their children they are looking for a match between their values and those of the school. Our ethos at County High ensures our success and we know that when parents and carers share our values and expectations that their children will get the most out of the school.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Saint Aidan's Church of England High School

Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire - FY6 0NP

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Bishop Jill shared an encouraging message about Saint Aidan and the values he held. Through stories and discussion, she reminded us that if we have great faith, love and hope like Saint Aidan, we can achieve remarkable things together.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good