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Ryde School with Upper Chine

Queen's Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3BE, United Kingdom
"''Ut Prosim'' (Latin- "That I may be of service")"
IB Diploma ProgrammeIB Career-related ProgrammeIBBoarding Life
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Data verified from public sources
Annual Fees$ 54,253 – $ 60,933
Ages2 – 19

Ryde School with Upper Chine is a IB Diploma Programme / IB Career-related Programme / IB school in Ryde, United Kingdom. Founded in 1921. It serves 723 students for students aged 2–19. Annual tuition ranges from $54,253 to $60,933 USD.

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Location & Getting There

Queen's Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3BE, United KingdomOpen in Maps

NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1921
Year Founded
723
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available
CCF Programme
Duke of Edinburgh

Key Details

Curricula Offered
IB Diploma ProgrammeYes
IB Career-related ProgrammeYes
IBYes
Accreditations
IB
Languages of Instruction
English

Academic Performance

Standards Met
ISI

ISI Inspection Report

All relevant Independent School Standards are met. The school demonstrates strong leadership, provides effective pastoral care, and offers a well-designed curriculum with multiple educational pathways. However, teaching in some lessons does not consistently challenge all pupils sufficiently, limiting their progress.

ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Effective pastoral care through well-implemented initiatives supporting pupils' wellbeing
Wide-ranging curriculum providing multiple educational pathways including academic and vocational options
Positive relationships with teachers and regular feedback helping pupils make progress
Effective personal development curriculum enabling pupils to develop maturity, confidence and self-belief
Well-planned careers education supporting pupils to make informed choices about their futures
Friendly and well-organised boarding community where boarders settle quickly and thrive
Effective culture of safeguarding with clear procedures and robust staff training
Areas for Development
Strengthen teaching so that lessons consistently challenge and support all pupils to make good progress
Ensure risk assessment policy is implemented consistently with similarly detailed written assessments across all areas of school provision
View Full ISI Report (2025-09-23)

Key facts

Founded
1921
Ages
2–19 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
723
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Ryde School with Upper Chine is a private, mixed boarding school located on the Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom, authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme since 2010 and the IB Career-related Programme since 2015. The school provides coeducational instruction in English with both boarding and day facilities available.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

  • Sailing in curriculum
  • IB World School
  • Island location
  • Academic excellence
  • University placement at Oxford and Cambridge

University Destinations

Oxford
Cambridge

Fees & Financials

£14,240 – £15,993 per term boarding

Original currency: £14,240 – £15,993 per term boarding.

Boarding Life

Boarding Type
Flexi boarding
Capacity
60 students

Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding (Monday to Sunday)

Student Life

Houses
ChineHanoverSeafordTrinity

Facilities & Programmes

Sports
Sailing
Arts
Music
Art
Co-Curricular
Sailing
Competitive sailing

Student Demographics

School Type
co-ed
Age Range
219
Student Body
Boarding capacity60

School Background

Governance & Ownership

private

Religious Affiliation

Church of England

Sports Programme

Facilities
Sailing

Frequently Asked Questions

The annual fees at Ryde School with Upper Chine are £14,240 – £15,993 per term boarding per academic year.