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Ryde Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Ryde Academy
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Ryde Academy
- Secondary
- Ryde PO33 3LN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils regularly recap learning to practise skills and remember more
Behaviour and Attitudes: There is a calm and orderly environment; behaviour management is clear and fair
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Use regular assessment to identify gaps
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are proud to work at the school; workload considered
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents receive praise messages for students’ commitment
Communication: Leaders and staff communicate effectively with parents
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are satisfied with the school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond swiftly and robustly to concerns
Actions for Quality Improvement: Firm plans to address curriculum issues and improve attendance
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare; effective staff interventions
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff listen and help pupils feel safe
Extracurricular Offerings: Dance and drama activities are very popular
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Encouragement to balance commitments
Career Counselling Services: Strong careers advice and meaningful work experience
Preparation for Sixth Form: Well prepared for next education stages
Managing and Supporting SEND: Swift identification but inconsistent curriculum adaptations
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About Us
Ryde Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Isle of Wight County, South East.
It has 1480 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Ryde Academy, we want each and every student to make an extraordinary life choice. As the area's local Academy, we think we have a lot to offer. At any time during the academic year, parents are welcome to visit the Academy. We also host an open house in October and provide prospective students and their parents the chance to take one of the tours we arrange throughout the Autumn Term each year to see us in action during a typical working day. Our vision, mission, and values are described here.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17 | 15.1 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 45% | 48% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 12.50% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 31.44% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 44.44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 31.67% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 11.33% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 15.44% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.62 | 2.82 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 96.29% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 198 | 142 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 91.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 35.14% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 28% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.86% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 27.57% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 31.44% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 45.22% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 32.89% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 14.78% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 19.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.67 | 2.91 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 83% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 80.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 37.14% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 26.86% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 2.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.29% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% 11 | 23.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 3 | 41.33% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 6.44% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 2 | 11.89% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.32 | 2.61 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 91% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 87.4% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 24.4% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 29.2% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.4% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 33.4% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 1.8% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 10 | 18% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 9 | 28.11% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 16.33% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 4.78% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 3 | 7.44% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 1.99 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 76.8% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 113 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 54.8% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 22.8% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 29.8% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.4% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 20.88% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 30.38% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 13% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 6.38% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 7% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 57.2% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 195 | 120 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 54.8% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 23% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 28.4% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 1% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.4% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.4% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.56 | 21.81 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.92 | 22.9 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.50% | 10.77% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 53 | 137 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 51.75% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6.75% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 23.5% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 13.5% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.73 | 23.8 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.09 | 24.2 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 13.55% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 46 | 243 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 57.25% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 5.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 20.75% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 12.75% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.10 5 | 20.69 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.76 5 | 22.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.7% | 10.55% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 22 | 221 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 46.25% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 6.25% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 25.25% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 23% | 18% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.85 4 | 18.8 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.89 4 | 19.99 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 7.37% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 22.5% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.5% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 15% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 19.22 | 25.52 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.75 | 19.83 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 5.33% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 30.5% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 6.25% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 26% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 9.75% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ryde Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1