Oxford Lodge – opens at Ryde School
Oxford Lodge, a new, purposefully designed setting for Ryde School’s younger pupils to flourish, has now opened.
The fully-renovated Victorian building, located on the main school site, has become the new home for Lower Prep children across Reception, Year 1 and 2.
The new location moves these year groups out of Fiveways in West Street, which has been used since 1992.
“We are thrilled to provide this wonderful modern space for our Lower Prep pupils at Ryde School,” said Will Turner, Head Master.
“Oxford Lodge offers the perfect setting for our younger pupils to explore, create, and build confidence in a safe and stimulating environment.
“This building marks a significant investment in our early years provision, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to providing an inspiring educational journey from a child’s very first steps at school.
“The location of Oxford Lodge also means our younger years will have much easier access to the 17 acres of our main school site and all of its facilities.”
Oxford Lodge has been given a similar renovation to Ryde School’s adjacent Nursery, which was refurbished in 2023.
Each room has been carefully and creatively designed, with Oxford Lodge housing a reception area, classrooms, dining hall, toilet facilities and staff areas.
A new outdoor area – The Outpost – has also been installed, adjacent to the main school’s sports facilities and theatre.
Oxford Lodge officially opened at the start of half-term.
Anyone interested in Lower Prep places at Ryde School can book a tour of Oxford Lodge by emailing admissions@rydeschool.net
