Your journey starts here.
We're delighted that you are considering choosing Ryburn Valley High School. Starting secondary school is a big milestone and can be a worrying time. We do all we can to make the applications and settling in process as painless as possible.
Admissions arrangements
Ryburn is a popular school, and attracts more applicants than our 285 places. We are proud to be a truly comprehensive school who cater for everyone and do not select pupils on the basis of aptitude or ability.
Ryburn Sixth
How to apply
All applications to our school are handled through the Calderdale Council schools admission system, with one round of admissions each year. To apply, you must complete an application form.
The deadline for September 2024 entry is 31 October 2024.
What if I DO not Get offered a place?
If you are unsuccessful in getting a place at Ryburn in the school allocations in March, you can ask Calderdale Council for your child to be added to the re-allocation list, and if still unsuccessful, may appeal the decision.
Reallocations
Initially, requests should be made via the reallocation form. The deadline for the initial round of reallocation requests is in mid March, and parents are informed of the outcome by Calderdale Council in late March. Requests received after the deadline are considered in the order they are received.
Read more about reallocations
Appeals
You can indicate your intention to appeal via the reallocation form, or by emailing school. You can then present your case to an independent appeals panel. These appeal hearings will be held in June 2023.
In Year transfers
If a place is available it is sometimes possible to transfer into Ryburn during the school year, or beyond Year 7. Further information about this process can be found on the Calderdale Council website.
When no places are available, we operate a waiting list system and decisions on places are made according to the oversubscription criteria in our admissions policy - see above.
Contact
For more advice, please contact the Admissions Team:
Calderdale MBC - School Admissions
School Organisation and Access Officers
cyps.admissions@calderdale.gov.uk
01422 392617
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Town Hall
Halifax
HX1 1UJ
Transition
The move from a small primary school to Ryburn is a big change, and we work hard both before and after pupils join us in Year 7 to help ease any worries.
OPEN EVENING 2023
Our annual Open Evening each October is always a fantastic event and an opportunity to experience Ryburn in action.
Thursday 12 October 2023.
Virtual open evening
Our Open Evening went virtual for 2020. Explore our videos and online content for a picture of the Ryburn experience. You’ll discover a school where students thrive, thanks to great teaching and caring support. A place where countless opportunities and experiences combine to form the character and skills you need to succeed in the world.