Ryde School with Upper Chine A GSG School
- Ryde School with Upper Chine
Queen's Road
Ryde
Isle of Wight
PO33 3BE - Head: Mr Will Turner
- T 01983 562229
- F 01983 564714
- E school.office@rydeschool.net
- W www.rydeschool.org.uk/
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 2 to 18.
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Isle of Wight
- Pupils: 720; sixth formers: 151
- Religion: Church of England
- Fees: Day £9,915 - £17,550 pa; Boarding £35,070 - £39,390 pa
- Open days: SATURDAY FEBRUARY 1 2025 10AM TO 12.30PM
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted 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 Londons). Pupils we met were polite and…
What the school says...
We are an island school with a global outlook situated on the Isle of Wight. We expect pupils to be true to our values of ambition, responsibility, courage and respect. Pupils achieve places at top universities such as Oxbridge, Russell Group and other leading institutions. We offer GCSE, A level and the IB, a full extracurricular programme and superb sailing opportunities. Scholarships and bursaries are available for entry into years 7, 9 and sixth form. Boarding is from age 11 in welcoming boarding houses in the school grounds. Boarders are British and international and can stay during the half-terms. ...Read more
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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 2022, Will Turner, previously head of UWC Adriatic in Italy. After graduating from the University of Exeter in French and Italian, he began his teaching career at Sherborne School teaching languages and the IB. Moved to Harrow School in 2011 where he held positions as an assistant housemaster, head of universities and head of modern languages. Five years later, he joined St John’s School, Leatherhead as deputy head (academic). He has been a school inspector and governor and is a keen sportsman with a particular interest in cricket, having played for the MCC. Married with a young daughter.
Since September 2024, Andrew Daville (head of senior school), previously deputy head (boarding, staff and enrichment). After graduating from the University of Oxford with a degree in physics, he taught at Magdalen...
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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
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
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| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
|
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
|
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
|
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
|
| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
|
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
|
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
|
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
|
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
|
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
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