The Ryleys School

Ryleys Lane, Alderley Edge, SK9 7UY

Independent school for ages 1–11 in Alderley Edge. Mixed intake.

The Ryleys School is a non-selective independent school in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East. It teaches boys and girls from age 1 to 11, includes nursery classes and has around 270 pupils.

Its ISI inspection in May 2025 found standards and safeguarding standards met.

The school says it was founded in 1877 and became co-educational in 2010. It describes a welcoming prep school focused on preparing children for senior school, with individual talents nurtured and more than 30 extra-curricular clubs each week.

Ages 1–11 · Primary age

271 pupils · On roll

Independent school · Mixed

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