Ryde School
Ryde School is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18 on the Isle of Wight. The school has recently celebrated its Centenary Year. Ryde is a Round Square and IB World School and aims 'to promote a healthy atmosphere of learning in which pupils seek to develop their full potential.'
Key facts about Ryde School
- Ryde School is a coed pre-prep, prep and senior school, offering both day and boarding places.
- The school welcomes approximately 800 pupils with boys and girls aged from 2 to 18 years.
- Ryde School is located at Ryde in Hampshire.
Why choose Ryde School?
Head Master Will Turner says: 'We are very fortunate to have a beautiful setting here on the Isle of Wight. There is much to explore and learn on the island while being a pupil here, combined with an international outlook beyond the shores of the Solent and English Channel.'
'We are a Round Square and IB World School. To that end, we are an island school with a global outlook.'
What makes Ryde School different?
Attain asked the school, what makes Ryde School different – and why should parents consider it?
Head, Governance and Inspections
When reviewing details about a particular school, prospective parents should always ensure they have looked at the governance details, reviewed recent inspections and read about the Head's vision for the school. Find out more about how to read an inspection report, the role of the Head (and whether you need to like him or her!), the school's pastoral care provision, looking at what is taught through the curriculum and assessing the extracurricular opportunities on offer.
Head
Will Turner is Head Master of Ryde School.
Governance
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.
Inspections
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.
Ryde School Open Days
Open Days provide a wonderful opportunity to visit a school and discover more about the community, values and ethos. Read more about
the questions to ask at an Open Day and the things you can expect to see.
Whole School Open Morning
The Whole School Open Morning begins at 10am and runs until 12.30pm. Parents should register via the school website to book a place.
Whole School Open Morning
The Whole Open Morning begins at 10am and runs until 12.30pm. Parents should register via the school website to book a place.
Ryde School Feeder Preps
Pupils join Ryde School from a number of 'feeder' prep schools including:
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Ryde School Leavers' Destinations
At the end of their time at Ryde School, pupils go on to a number of leading senior schools. Recent destinations include:
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More about Ryde School
Ryde School
Queen's Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3BE.
Boys & Girls, 2-18 · Day & Boarding
To discover more, visit the Ryde School website.
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