Lift Ryde
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Pell Lane Ryde Isle of Wight PO33 3LN |
| Phone | 01983567331 |
| Reference Number | 136753 |
Ryde Academy has been rated as good overall in its first routine inspection since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The school boasts a calm and orderly environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders and staff are dedicated to fostering ambition among students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Despite the school's strengths in curriculum planning, particularly in motivating students to engage with their learning, some areas such as attendance and curriculum ambition require ongoing development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1431 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.27%
Girls: 50.73% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 137 | 149 | 286 |
| 8 | 138 | 140 | 278 |
| 9 | 131 | 130 | 261 |
| 10 | 133 | 130 | 263 |
| 11 | 119 | 121 | 240 |
| 12 | 13 | 21 | 34 |
| 13 | 34 | 35 | 69 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 12.4% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| African | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Jan 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Oct 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Jul 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are proud to attend the school and celebrate success regularly.
- Strong relationships exist between adults and pupils, contributing to a sense of safety.
- The sixth form provides effective teaching that prepares students well for their next steps.
- Leaders have high aspirations for students and support personal development through a robust PSHE curriculum.
- Careers advice and guidance are effective, helping pupils make informed decisions about their futures.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects in key stage 3 lack the same ambition as the national curriculum.
- Curriculum adaptations for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND are not consistently embedded.
- Attendance improvement measures are not robust enough, with some pupils missing vital school elements.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 35.63 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 37.62 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11.4% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 51 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Greenmount Primary School
St Vincents Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3PT |
0.2 miles |
|
Haylands Primary School
Bettesworth Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3HA |
0.48 miles |
|
Binstead Primary School
Hazlemere Avenue, Binstead, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3SA |
0.55 miles |
|
Dover Park Primary School
Dover Street, Ryde, Dover Park Primary School, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, PO33 2BN |
0.78 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Ampthill Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1LJ |
1.18 miles |
|
Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde
Appley Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1NE |
1.2 miles |
|
Nettlestone Primary School
Nettlestone Green, Seaview, Isle of Wight, PO34 5DY |
2.54 miles |
|
Wootton Community Primary School
Wootton Bridge, Church Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4PT |
2.79 miles |
|
St Helens Primary School
Broomlands Close, St Helens, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1XH |
3.2 miles |
|
Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School
West Street, Brading, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0DS |
3.23 miles |
|
Newchurch Primary School
School Lane, Newchurch, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0NL |
4.23 miles |
|
Alverstoke Community Infant and Pre-School
Ashburton Road, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2LH |
4.34 miles |
|
Arreton St George's Church of England (Aided) Primary School
School Lane, Main Road, Arreton, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 3AD |
4.41 miles |
|
Alverstoke Church of England Aided Junior School
The Avenue, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2JS |
4.68 miles |
|
Bembridge Church of England Primary School
Walls Road, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, PO35 5RH |
4.76 miles |
|
Queensgate Foundation Primary
Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6PA |
4.76 miles |
|
King's Academy Gomer
Pyrford Close, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2RP |
4.77 miles |
|
Summerfields Primary School
Atkinson Drive, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LJ |
4.78 miles |
|
Gomer Infant School
Pyrford Close, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2RP |
4.78 miles |
|
Haselworth Primary School
Stone Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1SQ |
4.97 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Ryde School with Upper Chine
Queen's Road, Ryde, PO33 3BE |
0.45 miles |
|
Forest Edge School
1 Faulkner Lane, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9AZ |
4.31 miles |
|
Priory School
Beatrice Avenue, Whippingham, Isle of Wight, PO32 6LP |
4.31 miles |
|
King's Academy Bay House
Gomer Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2QP |
4.41 miles |
|
The Bay Church of England School
Winchester Park Road, Isle of Wight, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9BA |
4.59 miles |
|
Medina College
Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2DX |
4.81 miles |