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Inspection Reports

We were delighted to receive a successful outcome following our inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in September 2025.

The School met all of our statutory requirements, which cover Leadership, Management and Governance; Quality of Education; Wellbeing; Boarding; and Safeguarding.

Inspectors highlighted many areas of the school that stood out and recognised pupils, staff and governors in their report.

For an overview of the ISI inspection, please see our guide below. 

A summary of highlights from the 2025 report include:

  • Pupils behave well and show mutual trust and respect.
  • Pupils are respectful of differences and understand the importance of treating people equally.
  • Pupils develop a sound understanding of right and wrong from an early age because leaders and pastoral staff actively encourage them to reflect on their behaviour and its impact on others.
  • Older pupils form positive friendships across year groups because they are given opportunities to work together.
  • Pupils are prepared effectively for life beyond school.
  • Pupils develop their artistic and aesthetic skills well through teaching that encourages individuality and makes effective use of stimulating resources.
  • Pupils are confident and adept performers because teachers encourage them to develop their practical skills in drama and music lessons and provide opportunities to perform in events and productions.
  • Pupils use technology effectively in lessons to support their learning and develop secure research skills when they are given independent work.
  • Pupils are well informed about how to keep themselves safe, including online.
  • Pupils talk confidently about how to manage their digital footprint responsibly and how to block sites or report concerns.
  • The curriculum helps pupils at all stages to develop a mature understanding of other cultures and ways of life.
  • Leaders ensure that staff and pupils understand the importance of mutual respect and maintain a supportive culture in which they listen to pupils’ views. As a result, pupils are reflective and willing to take on responsibility.
  • Leaders help pupils to understand how they can make a positive contribution to the wider world through activities in and outside lessons.
  • Staff help pupils to develop a sense of their wellbeing and understand how to live healthy lives.
  • Staff encourage pupils to take pride in their school and its unique location.
  • Leaders ensure that boarders are supported to thrive academically and personally in a friendly and well organised boarding community.
  • Boarders settle quickly into the friendly and supportive boarding houses, helped by a thorough induction programme when they join and a range of interesting evening and weekend activities, where friendships thrive.
The latest report and past reports can be viewed here in full:
 

 

Ryde School is a a Registered Charity (No: 307409) and a Company Limited by Guarantee (No: 432077)

Registered Office: Ryde School, 7 Queen's Road, Ryde. Isle of Wight. PO33 3BE

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