How many pupils does Lift Ryde have?

Lift Ryde has 1,431 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lift Ryde's Ofsted rating?

Lift Ryde was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2022).

How does Lift Ryde perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Lift Ryde achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.2 in 2025/26.

Is Lift Ryde part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lift Ryde is part of LIFT SCHOOLS.

Lift Ryde is located at Pell Lane, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3LN.

Lift Ryde

Pell Lane, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3LN

Good

Inspected 15 November 2022

Good

Ofsted

43.2

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,431

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Lift Ryde

Lift Ryde is an academy sponsor led in Ryde, Isle of Wight, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,431 pupils on roll. It is part of LIFT SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.2 (2025/26). 26.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Isle of Wight →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,431 / 1,500 (95%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 15 November 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

26.5%

Free school meals

6.8%

EAL

3.8%

SEN support

19.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

43.2

Attainment 8

243 pupils

42.4%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

63.8%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

35 students

11.4%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

64%

To higher education

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

88%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.3%

Overall absence

30.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

84.07

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

18.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

13.87

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

£44,676

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 6% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,924 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,953

Spend per pupil

£8,191

Income per pupil

60%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Pell Lane, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3LN
Phone: 01983567331
Principal: William Doyle
Website: https://sites.google.com/aetinet.org/ryde-academy/about-us/lift-schools

Academy Trust

LIFT SCHOOLS →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lift Ryde?: Lift Ryde is an academy sponsor led in Ryde, Isle of Wight, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Lift Ryde have?: Lift Ryde has 1,431 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Lift Ryde's Ofsted rating?: Lift Ryde was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2022).
How does Lift Ryde perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Lift Ryde achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.2 in 2025/26.
Is Lift Ryde part of an academy trust?: Yes — Lift Ryde is part of LIFT SCHOOLS.
Where is Lift Ryde?: Lift Ryde is located at Pell Lane, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3LN.

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