Set in a safe and idyllic island setting, 10 minutes from Portsmouth by hovercraft, Ryde School with Upper Chine (known locally as Ryde School) is a thriving, prosperous co-ed day and boarding school, providing exceptional educational opportunities in a nurturing environment. We have a strong tradition of excellent pastoral care and all pupils and staff are supported by our mentoring and coaching culture. We are an IB World School and offer GCSEs followed by three study options for Sixth Form: A Levels, IB Diploma and IB Career-related Programmes. We also offer a one ear GCSE Pre Sixth Form course providing an ideal preparation for entry into the Sixth Form.
We have a long tradition of welcoming children of Forces families and offer a bespoke Forces package as well as general scholarships and bursaries. We have recently added two new stunning boarding houses in the school grounds, offering full, weekly and flexi boarding. We have an excellent record of academic achievement, pupils go on to study at Oxbridge, other Russell Group universities and Art, Music and Drama colleges.
At Ryde we embrace our Island setting and extensive grounds to offer a wealth of extra-curricular options including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (three levels), CCF, competitive sports and we are one of the top schools for sailing in the UK. Pupils succeed academically and are well-mannered, characterful, happy and Independent; a result of Ryde School’s dynamic yet welcoming environment.
“ An IB & Round Square UK island school with a global outlook”
School Video
Head | Mr Will Turner |
School Type | Combined co-education school |
Junior Age Range | 3 - 11 |
Senior Age Range | 11 - 18 |
Academic | GCSE: Yes Alevel: Yes Int'l Baccalaureate: Yes |
Vocational | International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme for Sixth Form (includes BTEC) |
Boarding Fees From | £15,993.00 per term |
Forces Discount | Yes |
Total Students | 785 |
Youngest Boarder | 11 |
Senior Boarders | 70 |
Int'l Students | 45 |
Closest Airport 1 | Southampton (25km) |
Closest Airport 2 | Heathrow/Gatwick (95km) |
School Address | Ryde School with Upper Chine Queens Road Ryde Isle of Wight PO33 3BE |