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 Rydal Penrhos School 瑞德尔潘霍斯高中, Pwllycrochan Avenue, Colwyn Bay, North Wales LL29 7BT
Tel: 01492 530155 Fax: 01492 531872
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• BOYS, GIRLS, MIXED SIXTH, 11–18, Day & Boarding
• Pupils 394, Upper sixth 70
• Termly fees £2595–£3541 (Day), £5235–£5935 (Boarding), £4712–£5342 (Weekly)
• HMC, SHMIS
• Enquiries/application to the Principal

What it’s like

Formed from the merger between Rydal School, a Methodist boys’ school founded in 1885, and Penrhos College, an inter-denominational girls’ school founded in 1880. The school offers single-sex teaching between the ages of 11 and 16, with a co-educational sixth form. The prep school, also co-educational, is on an adjacent site. The school is built on rising ground within the conservation area of Colwyn Bay, a small rural town overlooking the Irish Sea. It has excellent facilities and accommodation, to which have recently been added a new library, ICT suite, laboratories, sports hall and astroturf pitches. The teaching is good and so are examination results. A very strong tradition in drama, art and music; and an excellent record in games and sports, including county and international representatives. A wide range of other activities offered, with emphasis on sailing and outdoor pursuits (ideal because of the proximity of the sea and Snowdonia) and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. Very active in charity fundraising and community service.

School profile


Pupils & entrance

Pupils: Age range 11–18; 394 pupils, 276 day (145 boys, 131 girls), 118 boarding (69 boys, 49 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 11, 13 and 16. Common Entrance and own tests used; for sixth-form entry, 5 GCSEs at least grade C. Many pupils from own prep, Rydal Penrhos Prep School.

Scholarships & bursaries
Scholarships, exhibitions and bursaries: academic, sport, art, music (most awarded at 11). Limited number of bursaries for able pupils. Discounts for children of Methodist and Anglican ministers; service bursaries.

Head & staff

Principal: Michael S James, in post from 1998. Educated at universities of Oxford (geography) and Nottingham (education management, MPhil). Previously Headmaster of Stafford Grammar School and Deputy Head at Newcastle under Lyme. Also Fellow of Institute of Management.
Teaching staff: 42 full time, 9 part time. Annual turnover 5%. Average age 40.

Exam results

GCSE: In 2003, 64 pupils in Year 11: approx 89% gained at least grade C in 5+ subjects. Average GCSE score 62 (61 over 5 years).
A-levels: 70 in upper sixth. Average tariff points 259.

University & college entrance
95+% of sixth-form leavers go on to a degree course. Others typically go on to HND or other courses in eg engineering, business, tourism, nursing.

Curriculum
GCSE, AS and A-levels. 24 GCSE subjects, 21 AS/A-level.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level. Key skills taught as discrete units but work from other subjects may contribute to portfolio.
Vocational: Work experience available.
Special provision: Specialist EFL teaching; learning support for dyslexics.
Languages: French and German offered at GCSE, AS and A-level. Regular exchanges.
ICT: Taught as a discrete subject (2 lessons a week in Years 7–9). 120 computers for pupil use (10 hours a day), all networked and with email and internet access.

The arts

Music: Over 35% of pupils learn a musical instrument, 50% are members of a choir; instrumental exams can be taken. Numerous musical groups including orchestra, blues/rock group, swing band, chamber and several choirs.
Drama: GCSE drama and A-level theatre studies may be taken. Strong tradition of full public performance (productions very much a whole-community event).
Art & design: GCSE, A-level. Design, pottery, textiles, photography, 3D, history of art, graphics also offered. Many pupils go to art & design colleges.

Sport & activities

Sport: Rugby, cricket, hockey, netball, tennis, athletics, swimming, cross-country, basketball, volleyball, squash, weight and fitness training. A-level sports studies offered. BAGA, RLSS, RYA exams may be taken. Pupils compete at county, national levels at sailing, hockey, athletics, swimming, cross-country and netball.
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (including community service) at age 14. Outdoor activities programme includes climbing, canoeing, sailing, whitewater rafting, underground explorations, horseriding, gorge scrambling, windsurfing, mountain biking, skiing, orienteering. Up to 30 clubs, eg chess, debating, canoeing, charity, music, golf and other sports.

School life

Uniform: School uniform worn except in the sixth form (when dark suits are worn).
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Prefects, head boy/girl, house prefects – appointed by the Principal after consultation.
Religion: Compulsory morning prayers; Sunday morning service for boarders.
Social: Social events with local schools. Trips abroad include skiing, climbing (eg to Austrian Alps), sports tours eg Canada, Zimbabwe, Barbados, Australia; exchange visits with European schools. Upper sixth day pupils allowed to bring own car or motorbike to school. Meals self-service. Several school shops (tuck, stationery, books, second-hand clothes). No tobacco or alcohol allowed.

Discipline
Minor offences are dealt with by verbal reprimand, repeating of poor work, contracting with a pupil on future behaviour and standard of work and the deprivation of free time. Punishment for major offences ranges from short periods of suspension to expulsion for repeated unacceptable behaviour.

Boarding
Sixth form in single or double study bedrooms; remainder in rooms of 2–4. Single-sex houses of approximately 30. Resident qualified nurses, local doctor. Central dining room. Pupils can cook snacks in house. Visits to the local town allowed.

Alumni association
is run by M T Leach, Secretary of the Rydal Penrhos Society, c/o the school.

Former pupils
Professor Sir Geoffrey Elton (historian); Professor Sir Michael Thompson (Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham University); William Roache (actor in Coronation Street), Linus Roache (actor), Duncan Kenworthy (film producer); Paula Yates; Janet Hargreaves (actress); Roberta Lamming (author); Dr Kathleen Sherry (gynaecologist); Marjorie Young (golf); Moya Jackson (social work, Philippines), Katy Cropper (‘One Man and His Dog’ TV series winner), Angela Knight MP.