Ruthin School can trace its origin back to 1284. The School was refounded in 1574 and moved to its present site in the 1890's. It stands on the edge of the small market town of Ruthin in the Vale of Clwyd, an area noted for outstanding natural beauty, yet it is only 1 hour from Manchester Airport and Liverpool. It is very well equipped. Recent developments include a new Science and Technology block and the re-equipment of the Information Technology Department in which the latest computer technology has been installed and a new boarding house.
The School's aim is to preserve the best of traditions and exercise care and concern for the boys and girls. It is committed to providing an education of the highest quality, one to face the challenges in the changing world beyond the School. Our pupils develop self-confidence through recognising and building on their strengths as well as identifying and striving to improve their weaknesses. We believe that social responsibility can be developed in a small community with a family ethos comprising a wide range of academic and other talents and this is reflected in our entry policy. The School has small classes and an excellent academic record. Individual tuition is available where the need has been identified, including English as a Foreign Language for overseas pupils. The majority of pupils move on to higher education and a substantial number read for science degrees.
There is a wide range of games including rugby, hockey, cricket, netball, rounders and athletics. Extra-curricular activities include the Combined Cadet Force, the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, archery, tennis, football, table tennis, chess, swimming, judo, car maintenance, computer club, keyboard skills etc. Music and Drama are prominent. Junior boarders' bedrooms accommodate 2-6 children. Senior boarders in the 1st to 3rd Forms sleep in rooms of a similar size while those in the 4th Form and above have study bedrooms accommodating 1 to 3 pupils.
