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The Ryleys Preparatory School

Ryleys Lane, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, England SK9 7UY

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 1 - 11 Years Day

The personal development of every pupil underpins all teaching and learning within the school setting. It is integral in achieving positive outcomes for all pupils and to enable pupils to become well-rounded individuals who can thrive as members of society.

We encourage, promote, adopt and embed a range of skills and experiences that allow children to become life-long learners and acquire skills for life to manage challenges and responsibilities in an ever-changing world.

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Small class sizes for personalised teaching and support.
Exceptional success rates at 11+ entrance exams
Vibrant Early Years department accepting pupils from age 12 months.
Excellent sports department with specialist teaching and inter school match opportunities
Large music department with choirs, groups and instrumental lessons.
Extensive grounds with two forest school areas.
Specialist subject teaching from Year 1 to Year 6 including French, Science, PE, Drama, IT, Global Perspectives, Music, Art, Maths and English
Extensive facilities including Astro Pitches, Playing Fields and heated outdoor pool
Annual high quality drama and musical theatre performance opportunities and LAMDA work
State of the art science lab
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What We Offer

  • Design Technology
  • Drama/Theatre
  • Electronics
  • Environmental studies
  • ICT
  • Painting/Sculpture
  • English As Foreign/2nd Language
  • French
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Cross-Country
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Martial Arts
  • Netball
  • Rounders
  • Rugby
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Touch Rugby
  • Water Sports
  • Adventure Training
  • Canoeing
  • Chess
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Horticulture
  • Language Club
  • Orienteering
  • Rock Climbing
  • Sailing
  • Young Enterprise
    • Non-denominational
    • Autistic Spectrum of Disorder (ASD)
    • Hearing Impairment (HI)
    • Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
    • Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
    • Language and Communication Disorders
    • Aspergers Syndrome (AS)
    • Delicate/Medical Conditions
    • Epilepsy
    • Dual/Multi-Sensory Impairment (DSI/MSI)
    • After School Club
    • Before School Club
    • Gifted Children
    • International Students
    • Special Diets

    Word From The Head

    Head Photo

    Julia Langford


    Welcome to The Ryleys School, a co-educational preparatory school for children from 12 months to 11 years, set in the heart of Cheshire.

    At The Ryleys School, we provide a perfectly balanced education for children of the 21st century by combining high academic standards along with an outstanding personal development and extra curricular programme. We offer a progressive education while maintaining the traditions and core values of a Preparatory school within our exceptional site and facilities.

    Through our programmes of study, and personal and outdoor education, we aim to engender a 'can do' attitude. We equip our pupils with key life skills such as problem solving, risk-taking, resilience and social and emotional awareness, all of which fosters a positive mental attitude and equips them for life. At The Ryleys School, we really do provide an all-rounded education.

    The Ryleys School is a friendly and nurturing environment where each child feels valued and important. We believe in identifying each child's talents, whether that be academic, musical, theatrical, artistic or sporting, and enable them to flourish in that particular area. Our detailed reporting and tracking procedures enable us to monitor progress and support children wherever needed, whether that be children who need challenging and stretching, or those who need extra assistance. Children receive specialist teaching from Nursery which means we are able to achieve the highest possible levels for our pupils who benefit from our stimulating and engaging curriculum.

    Please take the time to explore our website, but the best way to appreciate what The Ryleys School has to offer is to come and visit us, so please ring us to make an appointment and experience The Ryleys School atmosphere.

    I look forward to meeting you.

    Fees

    Annual Day Fees *£13026 to £14646
    Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *£0 to £0
    Annual Full Boarding Fees *£0 to £0
    * Currency: GB Pound

    Number Of Pupils

    150Day98
    0Full Boarding0
    0Weekly Boarding0
    Boys Girls

    Admissions

    Scholarships and Bursaries

    • Academic
    • All-rounder
    • Financial Assistance
    • Music
    • Sport

    Admissions Process

    • Assessment
    • Report from previous school

    Open Days, Visits & Events

    16-10-2026 - Open Week

    13th-16th October 2026

    Enjoy a full tour of the school. Meet our exceptional team of teachers. See our classes in action.

    (Please quote isbi.com when booking).

    % Pupils Gaining
    GCSE/IGCSE Passes 7 - 9

    % Pupils Gaining
    A Level Grades A – C

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    School Reviews

    ISI Inspection


    Pupils enjoy high levels of achievement and success beyond the curriculum in a range of academic, sporting and performance areas.  

    Parent


    Since moving my daughter to The Ryleys, we have seen a huge change in her. She has made great leaps academically and has settled in extremely well making new friends. We couldn't be happier!  

    Parent


    We love The Ryleys, it was the best decision we made to send our son here, he is thriving and we couldn't be happier. We have a great relationship with his teachers and the head, we always feel listened to. We always feel no matter the teacher, they know every childs name and always take an...  

    Parent


    Fantastic staff and a great community feel. He has excelled during his time at The Ryleys. He is more than prepared for his 11+ exams and we have no worries about getting in to his chosen senior schools. Most important of all, he is happy and still loves going to school.  

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