Welcome
As Headteacher of Tring School and Accounting Officer of the Ridgeway Learning Partnership (RLP), I am delighted to welcome you to our shared vision for education in Tring.
The Ridgeway Learning Partnership brings together three schools at the heart of our local community: Dundale Primary School and Nursery, Grove Road Primary School, and Tring School. Together, we form a close and collaborative family of schools, united by a commitment to providing a high-quality, all-round education in which every child and young person is supported to belong, achieve and flourish.
Our strength lies in working together while celebrating the distinctive character and identity of each of our schools.
At Tring School, our identity as a Church of England school remains central to who we are. Our vision, rooted in Christian values, informs every aspect of school life and encourages our students to develop not only academically, but also personally, socially and spiritually. We are proud of our close and longstanding relationship with the Diocese of St Albans, which helps us ensure that spiritual growth and high-quality education go hand-in-hand across our Trust.
From a child's first steps in Nursery through to their final days in the Sixth Form, we are committed to creating an educational journey characterised by opportunity, aspiration and a strong sense of belonging. We want every member of our school community to feel valued, supported and inspired to make the most of their individual talents and potential.
I am proud to lead a Trust in which our Executive Leadership Team works closely with the Trust Board and the leadership of each school to provide clear strategic direction and shared ambition. By combining our expertise, resources and experience, we can learn from one another, strengthen provision and ensure that the very best opportunities are available to children and young people across our local community.
Above all, the Ridgeway Learning Partnership is a family of schools with a shared purpose: to provide the best possible educational experience for every child, enabling them to belong, achieve and flourish.
We look forward to working together with our pupils, families, staff and wider community to make that vision a reality.
Mrs Sally Ambrose | Leader of the Ridgeway Learning Partnership
Belonging
At the heart of the RLP is a profound sense of belonging. We pride ourselves on being inclusive communities where every child, staff member, and family is valued. We create inclusive environments where every student is known. This is visible in our House Systems and our commitment to the well-being of the whole community, including staff, children, and their families. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels they have a place and a purpose.
Achieving
We hold high expectations for our students’ behaviour, attitudes, and academic progress. Our commitment to achieving is reflected in our strong Key Stage results and our status as a Google Reference School. From the foundational literacy and numeracy skills developed at our primary schools to the diverse GCSE, A Level, and Vocational pathways at Tring School, we provide the tools for every learner to reach their full potential.
Flourishing
Education at the RLP goes beyond the classroom; it is about providing the opportunities for children to flourish as individuals. We bring this to life through a rich co-curricular programme, including award-nominated theatre productions, competitive sports at the Tring Sports Centre, and creative projects like Forest School and outdoor learning. We believe that by nurturing talents in the arts, sciences, and physical education, our students grow into well-rounded, confident citizens.
Rooted in Our Community
The Ridgeway Learning Partnership is deeply committed to being the "beating heart" of Tring, driven by a clear ambition to strengthen our relationship with the local community we serve. We are proud to be a family of Tring-based schools that actively engage with local partners, from supporting teacher training in Dacorum to hosting community events at the DEMBE Theatre, such as our award-nominated musical productions. A vital pillar of this connection is the Tring Sports Centre, which serves as a hub for local health and wellbeing by hosting swimming lessons, public swimming sessions, and fitness classes, while also acting as a home for local sports clubs to host their essential training sessions and competitive matches. By working closely with parents and local residents to ensure we are "growing and achieving together," we invite you to explore our schools and join us in our mission to foster an environment where every individual can truly belong, achieve, and flourish.
The Ridgeway Learning Partnership (RLP) is driven by a shared ambition to provide the best educational experience for all of its members, ensuring that every student and staff member can thrive within our school family. To achieve this, our Executive Leadership Team (ELT) works closely with the Trust Board to steer the strategic direction and ambition of the Trust, fostering an environment where our core values of belonging, achieving, and flourishing are at the heart of everything we do.
We are a Trust rooted in the Tring area, with a firm commitment to strengthening relationships with the local community we serve. By collaborating across our three schools—Dundale Primary, Grove Road Primary, and Tring School—we create a seamless educational journey that supports our students from their earliest years through to adulthood.