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We are incredibly proud to launch "Lister's Legacy," an original song created, performed, and recorded by students from Ryburn Valley High School and The Brooksbank School. The song was launched today, on what would have been Anne Lister’s 234th birthday, in memory of this remarkable local woman and to raise money for the Malala Fund.
Ready to unwrap what's happening at Ryburn? Drop into our new fortnightly newsletter, Ryburn Wrapped, where we're packaging up all the freshest news, biggest achievements, and standout moments from our school community. Hit play on the first issue!
Ready to unwrap what's happening at Ryburn? Drop into our new fortnightly newsletter, Ryburn Wrapped, where we're packaging up all the freshest news, biggest achievements, and standout moments from our school community. Hit play on the first issue!
Ready to unwrap what's happening at Ryburn? Drop into our new fortnightly newsletter, Ryburn Wrapped, where we're packaging up all the freshest news, biggest achievements, and standout moments from our school community. Hit play on the first issue!
That’s the first term of the new academic year done! We hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year! We will see you on Tuesday 9 January.
We are celebrating a landmark achievement with our best-ever GCSE results in 2024, coupled with being ranked among the top three schools in Calderdale in both achievement and progress. Ryburn was number one for student achievement and ranked third in Calderdale for progress.