The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.8
0.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.17
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 255 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 98 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,431
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 26.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr William Doyle (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Location
Pell Lane, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3LN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Lift Ryde a selective school?
No. Lift Ryde is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lift Ryde's Ofsted rating?
Lift Ryde was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift Ryde?
Lift Ryde currently has 1,431 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Ryde take?
Lift Ryde caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lift Ryde?
Lift Ryde is in Ryde, PO33 3LN, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift Ryde have a sixth form?
Yes, Lift Ryde has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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