The Ryes College

URN: 143911 • Sudbury CO10 5NA

Overview

Name
The Ryes College
URN
143911
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Daniel Lawrence (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01787228344
Website
Visit
Address
Bures Road, Sudbury CO10 5NA

Summary

The Ryes College is an independent special school located in Sudbury, Suffolk, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 29 pupils, with a capacity of 36. As part of the Keys Education family, the school is dedicated to providing specialist therapeutic education tailored to the unique needs of each student, particularly those who have faced educational challenges, including exclusions.

Situated near the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Ryes College offers a nurturing environment that fosters personal growth alongside academic achievement. The school emphasizes the importance of strong relationships among pupils, parents, and staff, creating a supportive community that encourages students to thrive.

The curriculum at The Ryes College is designed to meet individual learning needs, ensuring that each child receives the attention and resources necessary for success. Parents can access essential information through the school’s website, including policies and support resources, reinforcing the commitment to transparency and collaboration in their child’s educational journey.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
36
Pupils
29
Boys
22
Girls
7
FSM %
Open date
1979-06-12
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-10
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 29 22 7 36
2024-09-11 26 20 6 36
2023-09-11 14 12 2 36 0.00
2022-09-11 14 12 2 36 0.00
2021-09-11 23 18 5 36 0.00
2020-09-11 25 22 3 36 0.00

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