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Lift Ryde

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Lift Ryde

Pell Lane, Ryde, PO33 3LN

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

43.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.7%
Basics 9-5
39.9%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

43.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2344.946.4
2023/2443.746.4
2024/2543.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.030.00
2023/24-0.060.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
22.7%
EBacc APS
3.64
EBacc 9-5
10.5%
EBacc 9-4
14.3%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.54
A*-A Grades
21.4%
A*-B Grades
51.9%
AAB+ %
11.4%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 81 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Ryde School with Upper Chine
0.72 km away · Other independent school
Forest Edge School
6.93 km away · Other independent special school
Priory School
6.94 km away · Other independent school
King's Academy Bay House
7.1 km away · Academy converter
Good
The Bay Church of England School
7.39 km away · Voluntary controlled school
Good

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About Lift Ryde

Lift Ryde is a secondary school in Ryde, Isle of Wight. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.7. The school has around 1,431 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Pell Lane, Ryde, PO33 3LN | More schools in Isle of Wight

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Lift Ryde, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — Good
  2. Nov 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Lift Ryde

What is Lift Ryde's Ofsted rating?
Lift Ryde received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Lift Ryde's latest exam results?
Lift Ryde: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Lift Ryde located?
Lift Ryde is a secondary school in Ryde, Isle of Wight (PO33 3LN).
How many pupils attend Lift Ryde?
Lift Ryde has around 1,431 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Lift Ryde with other schools?
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