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Staff and students at Wensleydale School & Sixth Form are celebrating after securing another impressive set of GCSE results. The Class of 2017 have maintained the standards set last year, with 67% securing a pass in English and maths – mirroring the record results set in 2016. Julia Polley, Headteacher, said: “At every level we […]

Students from Wensleydale School and Sixth Form have secured some of the school’s best ever A-Level results. Collectively the students achieved a host of A*s, As and Bs, and are going on to some of the top universities in the country to continue their education. Julia Polley, Headteacher, said: “Every single person who sat an […]

A Deputy Headteacher from Wensleydale School and Sixth Form College has been crowned North Yorkshire’s Secondary Teacher of the Year. Andrew Wilkinson, who teaches Physics, has taught at the Leyburn school since 2014. According to the school’s Headteacher, Julia Polley, during this time Mr Wilkinson has inspired 100s of young people. Mrs Polley said: “Andy […]

Congratulations to Matthew Lambert and Sam Kettlewell, who competed in the National Aquathon championships in Leeds last weekend. The event is part of the National Triathlon championships and the boys had to swim a lap of the lake and run 5Km. Both were in the under 20 group, which is very competitive and the boys […]

The Wensleydale School and Sixth Form has received glowing praise from Ofsted following an inspection last month. The inspectors found that the Leyburn school “continues to be good” and that uncompromising standards and high expectations ensure the school is going from strength-to-strength. Julia Polley, headteacher, said: “There is a great deal for everyone associated with […]

Head Prefect- Melissa Solway represented North Yorkshire at the Royal British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance this weekend. Melissa is part of HMS Heroes group, which aims to support students from a service family and also share their experiences of military life with other students in school. A fantastic opportunity and moving event, which Melissa will […]