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In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE), Buckingham Palace opened its gates to honour the extraordinary individuals who make the youth development program possible. Among the distinguished guests invited to the royal garden party was Riddlesdown Collegiate leader Miss Baker, recognised for her monumental contribution to the charity. The […]

The Year 10 boys have written their names into the history books by becoming only the second school ever to win both competitions in the same season. In a remarkable achievement, the team secured victory in both finals, with the two matches taking place less than 14 hours apart at the Betfred 365 Stadium. Demonstrating […]

The Under 15 Girls football team enjoyed a memorable campaign as they were crowned Sister in Sport National Champions following an outstanding performance at the national finals held in Lilleshall. The girls demonstrated tremendous character and determination throughout the competition. In a thrilling semi-final against Redbourne School, the team battled hard in a closely contested […]

Riddlesdown Collegiate is delighted to announce the 2026 Summer Festival, organised by the RDWN Creators, taking place from 9th–12th July 2026. The festival promises a fantastic celebration of creativity, talent and community spirit, with a range of exciting activities and events for students, families and the whole community to enjoy. More information will follow shortly.

The Year 10 girls football team put in a fantastic performance against a solid Bradfield College side to progress to the final four for the second consecutive year. Lydia S broke the deadlock, before Olivia C made it 2 at half time. Eva N made it 3-0 in the second half. A superb defensive performance […]

The Year 10 boys finally made their first National Final after three years of searching and many heart breaks. Today they faced an extremely strong Northampton School for Boys team. The last time we played here, Crystal Palace player David Ozoh scored an extra time winner to help Riddlesdown reach its first ever National Finals. […]

The Iceland 2026 trip gave everyone an incredible experience. The students explored ‘surreal’ landscapes, from soaking in the Blue Lagoon during a snowfall to climbing a glacier. They felt the intense heat of a lava show and ventured through a tunnel carved by an ancient eruption. The curriculum came to life as students stood between […]

Our Year 9 Maths trip to Disneyland Paris was an unforgettable experience and we had a fantastic time from start to finish. During the visit, students took part in an engaging maths seminar where we explored real-life applications of topics such as gravitational potential and kinetic energy on the rides, as well as investigating the […]

The Year 10 boys football team progressed to the quarter finals of the English Schools National Cup on Friday, following a 1-0 win over Howard of Effingham. Over 600 schools entered this competition and they now face Collingwood School from Woking in the last 8.  They have also reached the English Schools Elite National Cup […]

On Thursday 22nd January, as part of the PSHE curriculum, our Year 10 students took part in a powerful and deeply moving experience through the play I Love You Mum – I Promise I Won’t Die, followed by an interactive workshop delivered by the Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation. The play tells the true story of a […]

Year 13 students visited Fidelity International recently to explore the impressive range of apprenticeships available to school leavers this year and the impressive grounds and facilities on offer. During the visit, presenters emphasised that applicants do not need A‑level Maths to apply and highlighted the wide variety of pathways on offer. Opportunities span several areas of […]

As we come to the end of the Autumn term we wanted to share with you and recognise the following Tutor Groups for their attendance this term. Well done to the Tutor groups below for having the highest attendance in their Colleges. A special mention to 7RAC in Phoenix for having the highest attendance in […]