Welcome to Lift Ryde

Welcome to Ryde Academy Sixth Form where every student is valued for their unique talents and ambitions. We pride ourselves on offering a supportive and challenging environment with outstanding facilities and dedicated staff committed to helping our students succeed. Whether your path leads to university, apprenticeships, or employment, we equip you with the skills and confidence needed for your future.Mrs Jane SmithHead of Sixth Form

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,431 Total

No. of Boys

705 (49.3%)

No. of Girls

726 (50.7%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

6.3%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

1.29%

A*/A grades

10.32%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

83%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:40%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:40%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:2%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

31%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

6%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:81%
England:63%

Further education

School:6%
England:4%

Employment

School:36%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:14%
England:26%

Exciting Updates Ahead!

We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Oct 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 15, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

Jan 31, 2026

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2026

Taster Day

Aug 10, 2026

Enrolment Day


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 20

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Mar 27

Summer

1 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - Jul 27

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29


Alumni Stories

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Sarah Williams

September 2018

Employed

Sarah joined a marketing agency directly after Sixth Form, quickly progressing due to the strong communication skills and work ethic developed at Ryde Academy.

Emily Turner

September 2020

University

Emily went on to study Medicine at the University of Southampton after excelling in her Biology and Chemistry A-levels at Ryde Academy.

Michael Foster

September 2019

Apprenticeship

Michael secured an engineering apprenticeship with a local firm, gaining practical skills while continuing his education part-time.


Enrichment Activities

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Our enrichment programme offers a diverse range of activities designed to develop skills beyond the classroom and enrich students’ Sixth Form experience.

Debate Club
Enhance public speaking and critical thinking skills.
Polish & Etiquette
Learn social graces and professional presentation.
Sports Leadership
Opportunities to lead and organise school sports events.
Volunteering
Engage with community projects and charities.

About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityIsle of Wight
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed