Oakbank School, Ryeish Green
| Ryeish Green School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
 | |
Hyde End Lane , , RG7 1ER | |
| Information | |
| Type | Comprehensive |
| Motto | Building on Previous Best |
| Established | 1911 |
| Closed | 2010 |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Chair | Ellise Storey |
| Head teacher | Jenny Garner |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Colour(s) | Blue |
| Website | http://www.ryeishgreen.wokingham.sch.uk/ |
Ryeish Green School was a comprehensive secondary school located in the hamlet of Ryeish Green, near Spencers Wood in Reading, Berkshire.[1] The school closed in 2010, and a new school—Oakbank—opened on the site in 2012.[2]
History
Ryeish Green School was originally called Three Mile Cross Primary School when it was built in 1911. It originally taught pupils aged 5 to 14 years. Its first headmaster was Mr Reeley.
After World War II, the school modernised, expanded and amalgamated with a school in Spencers Wood (which is now the village library) to become a senior school.
Closure
Ryeish Green was closed in 2010. Wokingham Borough Council closed the school after it experienced falling student numbers; the school saw a reduction of approximately 150 students over a four-year period from 2002 to 2006.
In 2007, an independent candidate stood in the local council elections running on a Save Ryeish Green School ticket. Although both Labour and Liberal candidates stood down in favour of him, he fell a few votes short of the Conservative candidate who supported the school's closure.[citation needed]
Reopening
In September 2012, Oakbank—a free school—opened on the site formerly occupied by Ryeish Green.[2]
Academic results 2007
- 34% achieving Level 2 (5+A*-C) including English and maths GCSEs
- 35% achieving Level 2 in functional English and maths
- 98% achieving Level 1 in functional English and maths
- 38% achieving Level 2 threshold (the equivalent of 5+A*-C)
- 93% achieving Level 1 threshold (the equivalent of 5+A*-G)
- 23% of students at the end of Key Stage 4 who achieved two GCSEs or equivalent at grades A*-C which cover the Key Stage 4 science programme of study
- 99% achieving at least one entry level qualification
- The average UCAS score per candidate for A/AS-Levels was 445.0[3]
Awards
- Prince's Trust 2007 S.E.Region Community Impact Award
- Healthy Schools Award 2008
Sport
- In 2008 the Ryeish Green Yr 11 football team was victorious in Reading Schools 2008 tournament at the Madejski Stadium.
References
- ^ http://www.ryeishgreen.wokingham.sch.uk/ Ryeish Green School official web-site
- ^ a b Bryant, Sally (10 September 2012). "First day for new free school". Get Reading. Retrieved 10 September 2012.
- ^ Ryeish Green School