10 December 2025
Ryde retains quiz title
Ryde School pupils have been crowned national school quiz champions for the second year running.
The Year 8 quartet of Elmo, Harvey, Jack and Arthur won the final of the senior category at the National Schools’ Quiz, hosted by What on Earth! children’s magazine.
Nearly 100 schools took part from across the country, with Ryde beating Arden Academy from the West Midlands in the final for ages 12 - 14.
This year’s victory followed their win in the junior competition in 2024.
"It was a fantastic day in London and every member of the team played their part," said Ryde School teacher, Dr Marie Pointer, who supported the team.
"The organisers and the other schools were all incredibly impressed by our team, many commenting on their extreme dedication.
"We split the revision materials between the members of the team, so each one had a role to fulfil.
"They were all excellent and it was a true team effort."
Quiz questions were taken from issues of the What on Earth! magazine, split into a range of different categories.
Following their latest triumph, the Ryde team is now eyeing a hat-trick.
Elmo, 12, said: "We really enjoyed taking part and it was incredible to win again. We hope to make it three in a row next year."