Independent school · Isle of Wight
Ryde School with Upper Chine
- Ages 2–19
- Mixed
- Boarding
- £3,966–£16,560/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Wed 2 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Thu 27 Aug 2026, Fri 28 Aug 2026, Tue 1 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery two year olds: Morning session 09:00–12:30 (includes lunch) | £47.21 |
| Nursery two year olds: Afternoon session 12:30–15:30 | £35.70 |
| Nursery three year olds: Morning without funding | £36.50 |
| Nursery three year olds: Afternoon without funding | £26.52 |
| Reception | £3,966.00 |
| Year 1 | £4,421.00 |
| Year 2 | £5,597.00 |
| Years 3–6 | £6,791.00 |
| Senior School Years 7–13 | £7,159.00 |
| Full Boarding (Years 7 to 13) | £16,560.00 |
| Weekly Boarding (Years 7 to 13) | £14,723.00 |
Registration fee: £300.00
Deposit: £450.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Complete the online registration form; entry is subject to availability and meeting admission requirements. Individual tours are available throughout each term. International applicants send two recent school reports, sit entrance assessments (English as an Additional Language and Mathematics) and have an online interview with the Head Master before an offer; acceptance requires a deposit.
Assessments
- Entrance assessments (English, Mathematics)
- School reports
- Interview with the Head Master
Offers scholarships.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| West Wight to School | West Wight | 07:28 |
| Taxi Service from South Wight (B&B Taxis) | Ventnor, Niton, Whitwell | 07:00 |
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 2–19
- Pupils
- 676
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Phone
- 01983562229
- Address
- Queen's Road, Ryde, PO33 3BE
- Website
- rydeschool.org.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.