Lift Ryde Catchment Area
Lift Ryde is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Ryde, Isle of Wight , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1431 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,431
Pupils
1,500
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Lift Ryde Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Lift Ryde sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Isle of Wight. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Isle of Wight before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Isle of Wight catchment area documents →Lift Ryde — School Information
- Full address
- Pell Lane, Ryde, PO33 3LN
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 26.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136753
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Frequently Asked Questions — Lift Ryde
Is Lift Ryde oversubscribed? ▾
Lift Ryde is operating close to its capacity of 1500 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Lift Ryde? ▾
Admission to Lift Ryde is managed by Isle of Wight. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Lift Ryde cover? ▾
Lift Ryde is a secondary school in Ryde, Isle of Wight, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Lift Ryde? ▾
Lift Ryde was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.