Ryde School Reviews & FAQs
Are you considering Ryde School for your child? We have put together a number of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the school to help you.

Reviews of Ryde School
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Frequently asked questions about Ryde School
Where is Ryde School?
Ryde School is in Ryde, Hampshire. The school's address is: Queen's Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3BE.
Is Ryde School for boys or girls?
Ryde School is a Coed school.
What type of school is Ryde School?
Ryde School is a Pre-Prep, Prep & Senior school offering Day & Boarding places for approximately 800 pupils.
What age do girls join Ryde School?
Girls can join the school from through until 18 years.
What age do girls join Ryde School?
Girls can join the school from 2 through until 18 years.
What age do girls join Ryde School
Ryde School is for boys only.
What age do boys join Ryde School?
Boys can join the school from through until 18 years.
What age do boys join Ryde School?
Boys can join the school from 2 through until 18 years.
What age do boys join Ryde School
Ryde School is for girls only.
Who is the Head Master of Ryde School?
Will Turner is the Head Master. Read more about Will Turner.
Who owns Ryde School?
The school is a registered charity managed by trustees. Read more about the charity structure and how it is run on the Charity Commission website. Read more about the governance of Ryde School.
When was Ryde School inspected?
Ryde School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years. Read the inspection reports for Ryde School
Which schools are the main destinations for Ryde School leavers?
Pupils from Ryde School go on to a number of senior schools including:
Who are the main feeder schools for Ryde School?
'Feeder' schools for Ryde School include:
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