Around Saddleworth Magazine

07/09/2025

Busy start to the Saddleworth Marina pop up markets

05/09/2025

Applications remain open for Nursery at Rishworth School, and we warmly welcome families who are seeking the right start for their child’s education.

Our Nursery provides a caring and stimulating environment where every child is valued, encouraged to explore, and supported to develop the foundations for future learning. With bright classrooms, outdoor spaces, and specialist teaching in French, Music, and PE, children flourish both academically and personally.

We would be delighted to welcome your family to discover how Rishworth offers the very best beginning to school life.

Our Nursery & Prep Open Day is on Saturday 27th September 2025 from 9:30am-12:30pm.
📞 To find out more or arrange a visit, please contact our Admissions Team on 01422 822217 or email [email protected]

05/09/2025

🍹 it’s Friday !!!!!!!! …….. fancy a Cocktail Tree !! 🍹

🍹🍹🍹6 x any same cocktails - £54.95 🍹🍹🍹

We’ve also got the fabulous singing 7pm - 10pm

🍹 🎸 🍹🎸🍹🎸🍹🎸🍹🎸🍹🎸🍹🎸🍹🎸🍹

03/09/2025

The signs 🪧 for our Pop Up Market went up first thing Monday morning 🌅 and we’re counting down the days for our return this !

Be sure to bring the shopping bags 🛍️ along with you and be amazed by …
Handcrafted soaps infused with essential oils 🌱
Authentic Indian 🇮🇳 curries, samosas and bhajis
Small batch, award winning 🥇 sauces & marinades
Decadent sweet bakes from brownies, cheesecakes, breads and more to choose from 🍪
Abstract photography 📸 and artwork
One of a kind pottery with mugs, plates and more 🫖
Local coffee vendor ☕️ serving up the morning essentials
Pies 🥧, Cheese 🧀, Bread 🍞 plus more cupboards staples
… that’s just half of what you can expect on Sunday!

We’ll also have the fabulous Create Yourself Lancs joining us, hosting FREE 🆓 children’s crafting on the day to let our mini market visitors imaginations run wild 🎨

With all this plus live music and face painting, it’s a day out for the whole family 🫶🏼

Bring your friends and family for a gorgeous day out by the canal. Pop into The Kingfisher for a bite to eat and a drink whilst you’re down by the marina with us.

Event Details:
Time: 11am – 4pm
Location: Saddleworth Marina at Frenches Wharf, Greenfield, Oldham, OL3 7AF 
Free to attend!
Dog Friendly

Local artisans interested in trading at future events are encouraged to get in touch by emailing [email protected]
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30/08/2025

27/08/2025

Have you purchased the new school shoes for your little angels yet? If not visit Step Outlet in Royton

26/08/2025

26/08/2025

Some great images from our traditional Rushcart weekend, courtesy of Richard Glover.

26/08/2025

Such a stunning image courtesy of Craig Hannah

23/08/2025

Rishworth School Celebrates Outstanding GCSE Results
Rishworth School is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of its Year 11 students in
this year’s GCSE examinations. An impressive 90% of all GCSEs were awarded grades 4–9, a
figure that stands nearly 25% above the national average. Furthermore, the proportion of top
grades attained by Rishworth students exceeded the national average by a remarkable 10%.
As a non-selective, independent day and boarding school, Rishworth welcomes students from a
broad range of abilities and backgrounds. These outstanding results are a testament to the
commitment and resilience of our students, supported by the dedication and expertise of our
outstanding teaching staff.
Academic performance at Rishworth continues to exceed expectations across core subjects. In
Mathematics, students performed 29.9% above the national average; in English, 36.7% higher;
and in Science, an exceptional 30.2% higher. Meanwhile, those studying optional subjects
including Art, Modern Foreign Languages, and Design Technology achieved a flawless 100%
pass rate.
This year's value-added score was an exceptional +1.7, indicating that, on average, students
achieved nearly two full grade boundaries above their predicted performance levels, a reflection
of both academic progress and personalised support throughout their educational journey.
The Head of Rishworth School, Mrs Jessica Sheldrick, stated: "These results highlight the
strength of our school community, the determination of our students, and the exceptional
quality of our teaching. I was truly delighted to be able to celebrate with our students this
morning. Hearing their stories, feeling their pride, and receiving their heartfelt thanks for the
support they’ve had was incredibly moving. While our overall value-added score is outstanding,
it’s the individual triumphs that define us. Those students who have overcome personal
challenges, and those whose joy at securing a pass in Maths lit up the room. Rishworth is, and
always will be about the individuals."