The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 84% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 22.2 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
22.2
21.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.40
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
27% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 723
- Capacity
- 84%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- Head
- Mr William Turner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Queen's Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3BE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Ryde School with Upper Chine a selective school?
No. Ryde School with Upper Chine is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Ryde School with Upper Chine?
Ryde School with Upper Chine currently has 723 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ryde School with Upper Chine take?
Ryde School with Upper Chine caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Ryde School with Upper Chine?
Ryde School with Upper Chine is in Ryde, PO33 3BE, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ryde School with Upper Chine have a sixth form?
Yes, Ryde School with Upper Chine has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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