Ryde School with Upper Chine A GSG School
- Ryde School with Upper Chine
Queen's Road
Ryde
Isle of Wight
PO33 3BE - Head: Mr Mark Waldron
- T 01983 562229
- F 01983 564714
- E [email protected]
- W www.rydeschool.org.uk/
- A mainstream independent school for pupils aged from 11 to 18 with a linked junior school
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Isle of Wight
- Pupils: 512; sixth formers: 127
- Religion: Church of England
- Fees: Day £7,935 - £13,740; Boarding extra £13,290 - £16,560 pa
- Open days: See website
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- ISI report: View the ISI report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
A school surrounded by stunning scenery – how lovely to sit in the library and stare out at the picture postcard view over the sea. The advantages of attending school on the island are clear – it is safe, secure and beautiful. The counter to this is perhaps an element of complacency born of isolation. But all agree the head has done a great job of ensuring pupils are not limited by the stretch of water. Parents range from fish and chip shop owners to medics. They come from all over the island, along with commuters (by ferry) from Portsmouth and a growing number (especially since lockdown) of DFLs (Down From London’s). Pupils we met were polite and…
What the school says...
We are a family school providing exceptional opportunities for boys and girls throughout their education. We have consistency, tradition and plenty of character but we are also a dynamic community. We enjoy outstanding academic results and a wide ranging extra-curricular programme.
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Curricula
International Baccalaureate: diploma - the diploma is the familiar A-level equivalent.
Other features
All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
Sports
Rowing
Fencing
Shooting
Sailing
What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmaster
Since 2013, Mark Waldron (40s). Previously head of the English College in Prague, deputy head of Sherborne, and taught at The Leys School and Radley College. Hard to imagine a better fit – he is impressive yet laidback, traditional yet progressive and globally focused while never losing sight of the individuality of pupils that make up this enviable community of islanders. Pretty much sums up the school itself which (also thanks to him) is now a Round Square School. Ten out of 10 for listening skills too – not always a forte of headteachers (we forgive them because they’re so used to commanding an audience), he practically invites interruption and interaction (even on a Zoom). ‘I think he makes the school,’ said a parent – ‘He’s pushed the school in a fantastic direction.’ Another...
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Overall school performance (for comparison or review only)
Results by exam and subject
Subject results
Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | |
| Aspergers | |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | |
| Dysgraphia | |
| Dyslexia | |
| Dyspraxia | |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | Y |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| PD - Physical Disability | |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
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