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Is your child considering their sixth form options? Register for Ryde School’s Information Evening to find out more

Are you thinking of Ryde School for Sixth Form study?

With three Sixth Form routes to choose from: A Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and the IB Career-related Programme, Ryde offers opportunities that suit a wide range of student needs.

You don’t need to have studied at Ryde School in order to apply and it’s worth noting that the School offers both scholarships and bursaries (see more below).

All welcome to the Information Evening
On Thursday 24th November 2022, Ryde School’s Sixth Form will be holding an Information Evening between 6pm and 9pm.

Ryde School Prefects 2022

There’ll be a talk and discussion with the Head of Sixth Form, Matt Windsor, as well as a presentation on course choices from the new Head Master, Will Turner.

There will also be a chance to talk to Senior Staff and Prefects, as well as faculty heads.

Ryde School Sixth Form pupils

Never been a better time to study at Ryde
Ryde School offers an extensive extracurricular, enrichment and careers programme, including Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and a wide range of sports, drama and music opportunities – and with the New Performing Arts Centre and a modernised Sixth Form Centre, there has never been a better time to study at Ryde.

Ryde School Sixth Form pupils in the design lab

Outstanding results in 2022 have seen 145.5 average UCAS points (across A-Level and IB), whilst 45 per cent of pupils achieved grade A* or A, with a highest IB point of 43 (out of a possible 45).

Preparing for University or the world of work
Ryde School’s 2022 leavers have moved on to a variety of University destinations, with more than a quarter of leavers heading to Russell Group Universities. Others have opted for Medical Colleges, Art Colleges and even the Armed Forces or Uniformed Services.

Ryde School pupil showjumping

The wide breadth of University courses chosen is testament to the way the school helps pupils achieve their individual talents and ambitions.

Scholarships and bursaries
Applications for Sixth Form Academic, Sport, Music and The Arts scholarships and bursaries are now open for 2023 entry.

Ryde School Sixth Form pupils in the science lab

Scholarships provide opportunities for talented pupils, predominantly but not exclusively, on the Isle of Wight to attend Ryde School.

Find out more about scholarships and bursaries on the Ryde School Website.

Ryde School pupils taking part in a musical production

Where and when
Parents and pupils are welcome to find out more by joining us for the Sixth Form Information Evening on Thursday 24th November between 6pm-9pm.

Hot drinks and mince pies will be provided, plus other light refreshments. 

Ryde School pupils playing cricket

Register for the event via the Ryde School Website, call Becky Craik on (01983) 617970 or email [email protected]

See the Ryde School Website for further details.

Ryde School is based at Queen’s Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight P033 3BE


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