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Ryde School with Upper Chine Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Ryde School with Upper Chine is an other independent not applicable school in Ryde, Isle of Wight , serving pupils aged 2-19, with 723 pupils, and a capacity of 856 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-19

Age range

723

Pupils

856

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Ryde School with Upper Chine Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ryde School with Upper Chine?

The catchment area for Ryde School with Upper Chine is the geographic zone Isle of Wight uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Isle of Wight publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Ryde School with Upper Chine is managed by Isle of Wight and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 →

Ryde School with Upper Chine: 856 places, 84% filled: places available

Ryde School with Upper Chine has a published admission number of 856 places. 723 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 856 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Isle of Wight publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Isle of Wight school admissions →

Ryde School with Upper Chine: School Information

Full address
Queen's Road, Ryde, PO33 3BE
Local authority
Isle of Wight
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-19 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
118223

Other Church of England Schools in Isle of Wight

Ryde School with Upper Chine shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Isle of Wight. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Ryde School with Upper Chine by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ryde School with Upper Chine

What is the catchment area for Ryde School with Upper Chine?

The catchment area for Ryde School with Upper Chine is the geographic zone Isle of Wight uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Isle of Wight publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ryde School with Upper Chine oversubscribed?

Ryde School with Upper Chine has a capacity of 856 places and currently has 723 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Isle of Wight.

What is the admissions policy for Ryde School with Upper Chine?

Ryde School with Upper Chine uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Isle of Wight before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Ryde School with Upper Chine cover?

Ryde School with Upper Chine is a not applicable school in Ryde, Isle of Wight, serving pupils aged 2-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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