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Lift Ryde
Pell Lane, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3LN, Isle of Wight
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.6 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,431
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE English and Maths, where 66% of students achieve grade 4 or higher. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.8 is above the national average, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 6%. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment with a moderate level of academic achievement.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.8 | Bottom 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 66% | Bottom 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 41% | Bottom 43% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 23% | Bottom 33% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 15% | Bottom 33% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 33 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.8%
Mixed Other12.4%
White Other4.3%
Black African1.5%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.72316, -1.17417 · PO33 3LN
School details
Local authorityIsle of Wight
RegionSouth East
URN136753
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Ryde rated by Ofsted?
Lift Ryde was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2022.
Is Lift Ryde a good school?
Lift Ryde scores 41.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Lift Ryde in GCSEs?
Lift Ryde achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.8. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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