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Ryde School with Upper Chine
Independent school · Isle of Wight
| Address | Queen's Road, Ryde, PO33 3BE |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–19 |
| Pupils | 676 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Phone | 01983562229 |
| Website | https://www.rydeschool.org.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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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
Half-term periods derived from half-term holiday dates: first half ends the last weekday before the holiday, second half restarts the first weekday after it. Boarders return the day before term starts.
Fees 2026-27
Fees 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
2026/27 fees, inclusive of VAT; assume payment by termly or monthly direct debit (1.5% discount). Prep and boarding fees include lunches. Deposit £450 for day pupils (Reception to Year 12); £1000 EEA boarders; £7280 non-EEA boarders. Visa compliance fee £350. 2025/26 fees also listed on the page.
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.
- 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
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.