Admissions
Welcome to Admissions
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions your family will make and thank you for considering Ryde School.
We want to make that journey as simple, straightforward and reassuring as possible and the admissions team are here to support you every step of the way.
We believe that the best way to understand our unique atmosphere is to experience it firsthand. That is why every day is an open day here. While we love hosting our formal open mornings, we much prefer you to see us exactly as we are on a normal school day: hearing the laughter between lessons, seeing the focus in our classrooms, and witnessing the genuine warmth that defines our community.
We do not believe in rehearsed tours, we want authenticity throughout our admissions process, and we invite you to see us as we are.
Get in touch to discuss your child and organise that visit now. We are here to help. You can call us on 01983 617970 or email admissions@rydeschool.net
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How to Apply
Children can join us in all years throughout the Nursery and Prep (to Year 6). In the Senior School, typically children join us in Year 7, Year 9 and the Lower Sixth (Year 12) but they can join us in other years if you wish and places are available.
Our goal is to make the application process as simple as possible but it does vary, especially when applying to the Sixth Form and specific information is below. International boarding applications are considered throughout the year but early registration is advised especially for those applying for scholarships.
We are also very experienced in supporting families who are relocating to the island and understand that flexibility is required and are happy to work with you and your timelines.
The learning journey can begin from the age of two years old at Ryde School. If you would like to find out more, we would be delighted to arrange a personal tour with our Nursery Manager, Mrs Hickmott, and families are also welcome to come and enjoy the Westhill Nursery Stay and Play groups.
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Come and Visit!
Either complete a visit form or call admissions team to arrange your personal tour.
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Register Your Child
Complete our simple online registration form and pay the non-refundable £300 registration fee to reserve your child’s place at Westhill.
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Pre-Admission Visit
Your child will receive an invitation from Mrs Hickmott to come for a playdate at Westhill. This is the ideal time to agree on the sessions you would like your child to attend and confirm their start date.
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Paperwork Time!
Following a successful pre-admission visit your child will officially be offered a place at Westhill. The acceptance paperwork along with a link to our online information forms will be sent to you.
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Come and Visit
Either complete a visit form or call admissions team to arrange your personal tour.
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Register Your Child
Complete our simple online registration form and pay the non-refundable £300 registration fee to apply for your child to join Ryde Prep.
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Taster Day (Including Assessments)
Your child will receive an invitation from Mr Thomas to spend a day or two at Ryde School; this is a wonderful opportunity to experience lessons, explore the campus and meet fellow pupils. Every visiting child will have a ‘buddy’ for the day providing a little extra reassurance that is so often appreciated. Children joining Year 3 and above sit entrance assessments and these usually take place during this visit.
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Official Offer
The results of the assessments will be sent to you along with confirmation your child has been offered a place at Ryde School. It is at this point the acceptance paperwork along with a link to our online information forms is sent to you by our Admissions Team.
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Acceptance
An Acceptance Form and parent contract are sent to you and the Acceptance Form should be signed and returned and the refundable deposit paid by the given deadline. Your child’s place will be confirmed or placed on the Ryde School waiting list.
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Welcome
All children registered to join in September will be invited to a ‘move up’ morning towards the end of June when they will have the opportunity to meet some of the teachers and other children in their year group, beginning those important friendships ahead of the Summer break.
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Come and Visit
Either complete a visit form or call admissions team to arrange your personal tour.
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Register
Complete our simple online registration form and pay the non-refundable £300 registration fee to apply for your child to join Ryde Senior School and to enable you to apply for scholarships and bursaries.
Registration Form
At the point of registration you can also securely upload the latest academic reports, passports and any medical or SEND information for your child.
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Scholarships and Bursaries
Once registered you are able to apply for scholarships and, if successful, means-tested bursaries. For more information and the key dates including application deadlines visit the Scholarships and Bursaries page
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Assessments
Applicants sit Quest online assessments for Maths, English, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning. UK applicants also complete a continuous writing exercise. International applicants are also interviewed (online or in person) to assess their spoken English. All registered children will also be invited to meet with the Head Master or one of the Senior Leaders.
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Official Offer
The results of the assessments will be sent to you along with confirmation your child has been offered a place at Ryde School. It is at this point the acceptance paperwork along with a link to our online information forms is sent to you by our Admissions Team.
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Acceptance
An Acceptance Form and parent contract are sent to you and the Acceptance Form should be signed and returned and the refundable deposit paid by the given deadline. Your child’s place will be confirmed or placed on the Ryde School waiting list.
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Welcome
The term before your child is due to start with us, all joining information will be sent to allow us and you to prepare for starting the exciting education journey at Ryde School. All children registered to join in September will be invited to a ‘move up’ day towards the end of June when they will have the opportunity to meet some of the teachers and other children in their year group, beginning those important friendships ahead of the Summer break. Children joining Year 7 from Island Primary Schools will be visited in their primary schools by the Head of Year 7 and our new children and their families will be invited to a family barbecue in May.
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Come and Visit
Either complete a visit form or call admissions team to arrange your personal tour, with the opportunity to meet the Head of Sixth Form to discuss options and Sixth Form life at Ryde.
A Sixth Form Information Evening and a Webinar for overseas families will be held in October to explain in detail the three routes available for Sixth Form studies and the subjects on offer.
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Register
Complete our simple online registration form and pay the non-refundable £300 registration fee to apply for your child to join Ryde Senior School and to enable you to apply for scholarships and bursaries.
Registration Form
At the point of registration you can also securely upload the latest academic reports, passports and any medical or SEND information for your child.
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Scholarships and Bursaries
Once registered you are able to apply for scholarships and, if successful, means-tested bursaries. For more information and the key dates including application deadlines visit the Scholarships and Bursaries page
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Options
All pupils registered to join will be sent a link in December (or at the point of registration) to indicate their preferred course and option choices for Sixth Form so that these can be taken into consideration as the timetables are constructed. Options will be confirmed during the Spring term but there is usually some flexibility for changes to be made between then and September.
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Acceptance
Pupils joining the Sixth Form who are sitting GCSEs or IGCSEs in Year 11 will be asked to provide predicted grades and places will be offered based on those meeting our Sixth Form entry requirements. Overseas applicants will be interviewed and offered places based on their interviews and school reports.
An Acceptance Form and parent contract are sent to you and the Acceptance Form should be signed and returned and the refundable deposit paid by the given deadline. Your child’s place will be confirmed or placed on the Ryde School waiting list. -
Assessments
Overseas applicants will be asked to sit online Quest assessments in Maths, English, Non Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning so that we have information on their levels ahead of them joining the School. Entry is not conditional on the results of these assessments.
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Welcome
The term before your child is due to start with us, all joining information will be sent to allow us and you to prepare for starting the exciting education journey at Ryde School. The first week of term in September is all about induction and team building before launching into the Sixth Form timetable in the second week and starting the IB or A level journey.
Ryde School is the most friendly and positive schools I’ve been part of. Some places have a ‘yes, but’ culture, whereas Ryde School has ‘can do’ running through it.
