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The Ryleys School
Independent school · Cheshire East
| Address | Ryleys Lane, Alderley Edge, SK9 7UY |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1–11 |
| Pupils | 243 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01625583241 |
| Website | https://www.theryleys.com |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Thu 17 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Wed 26 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 7 Jul 2027 |
Break up for half term at 3.30pm; terms end 12.30pm. Summer half term Thu 27 May - Fri 4 Jun.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Thu 16 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Wed 24 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
Dates stated as provisional and subject to change. Summer half term Thu 25 May - Fri 2 Jun. Bank holiday Mon 1 May.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (excluding VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception (exclusive of VAT) | £4,200.00 |
| Years 1 - 2 (exclusive of VAT) | £4,449.00 |
| Years 3 - 6 (exclusive of VAT) | £4,609.00 |
| Nursery (1-2 years) full time, school day, term time | £4,680.00 |
| Nursery (1-2 years) full time, school day, all year round | £6,112.00 |
| Pre-School & Pre-Reception (2-4 years) full time, school day, term time | £4,334.00 |
| Pre-School & Pre-Reception (2-4 years) full time, school day, all year round | £5,659.00 |
Deposit: £500.00
Preparatory fees September 2026-2027 shown exclusive of VAT. Early Years fees per term from the early years fees page (also 4/3/2-day and extended-day options). Lunch £5.25 per day Reception-Year 6. Sibling discounts 10%/20%/30%. Means-tested bursaries offered Reception to Year 6.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Nursery, Pre-School, Pre-Reception, Reception
Children from 12 months to 11 years, joining throughout the school subject to availability. Early Years families tour, discuss availability and secure a place with a signed contract and surety deposit; Early Years children have a secured Reception place. Year 1 to Year 6 applicants attend a Taster Day with informal, age-appropriate assessments.
- Taster Day with informal age-appropriate assessments (Year 1-6)
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.