Ryde School with Upper Chine
Ryde, Isle of Wight, South East · PO33 3BE
Spanning the full age range from 2 to 18 on the Isle of Wight, Ryde School with Upper Chine combines day and boarding education within a Church of England framework. A generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 8 to 1 underpins a community of roughly 720 pupils, including a sixth form of about 150. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'excellent' for the quality of pupils' education, though it judged personal development as 'good' and found that regulatory compliance was not met at the time of inspection. Sailing sits at the heart of school life, an unusual signature for an island school. Parents should weigh the strong inspection grade for education against the compliance finding when making their decision.
720
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£21,057
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-18
- Pupils
- 720
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 8
- Location
- Ryde, Isle of Wight, South East
- Website
- www.rydeschool.org.uk
- Telephone
- 01983 562229
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headmaster Mr Will Turner
Latest results
Attainment 8
22.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
37%
A-level A*-A
36%
A-level A*-B
66%
Teaching & academics
The breadth of qualifications is notable: alongside GCSEs and A-levels, the school offers the International Baccalaureate, BTECs and the Extended Project Qualification. At A-level, 36% of entries reach A*-A and 66% reach A*-B, with popular subjects spanning the sciences, mathematics, humanities and the arts. Published GCSE figures are lower, with an Attainment 8 score of 22.2 against a national average of 46.9 and 0% gaining grade 5 or above in English and Maths, though 37% of grades fall in the 9-7 range. With more than a quarter of pupils on SEN support, the school clearly accommodates a wide range of learning needs.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 151
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 27.25%
- EHC plans
- 0.14%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sailing is the school's standout activity and the focus of its main sporting life. The breadth of scholarships, covering academic ability, sailing, drama, art, music and sport, signals where pupils can develop particular talents.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
All pupils younger than sixth form are not permitted to have mobile phones or smart watches with a sim card during the school day. Devices safely stored in designated area. Sixth form permitted to keep phones on person in designated spaces or when invited by teachers
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £11,898 - £21,057
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £42,720 - £47,979
Means-tested bursaries available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 23 September 2025
The last word
An island school with genuine breadth, from the IB to the open water, where families value individual attention and a distinctive sailing tradition. The 'excellent' education grade is encouraging, but the unmet compliance finding deserves a closer look.
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Ryde School with Upper Chine 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Ryde School with Upper Chine located?
Ryde School with Upper Chine is located at Queen's Road, Ryde, PO33 3BE.
What type of school is Ryde School with Upper Chine?
Ryde School with Upper Chine is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Ryde School with Upper Chine?
Ryde School with Upper Chine has approximately 720 pupils on roll.
What is Ryde School with Upper Chine's inspection rating?
Ryde School with Upper Chine is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 23 September 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.