Grammar schools in Ryde
There are no grammar schools in Ryde.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. Isle of Wight has 1 of them, but not one in Ryde itself — so every state secondary in Ryde admits without a selective test.
The nearest is St George's School, about 5.8 miles away in Isle of Wight. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Grammar schools elsewhere in Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight has 1 grammar school, but not one in Ryde itself.
- St George's School — Newport
Nearest grammar schools to Ryde
Straight-line distance from the centre of Ryde — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's School | Newport | 5.8 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | Bournemouth | 30.0 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Bournemouth School | Bournemouth | 30.2 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Poole Grammar School | Poole | 35.6 miles | Boys | Not judged |
| Parkstone Grammar School | Poole | 35.8 miles | Girls | Not judged |
| Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School | Salisbury | 36.2 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
Schools in Ryde
Ryde has 9 open schools. Browse all Ryde schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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