Natural landmarks · South East England
Ryde School with Upper Chine
In or near Binstead.
Ryde School with Upper Chine — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ryde Esplanade · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ryde School with Upper Chine is a school heritage located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Ryde School with Upper Chine is an independent educational institution located on the Isle of Wight, catering to children aged 2 to 18. The school emphasizes a holistic education that nurtures individual talents and skills while fostering a global outlook among its students.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ryde Sands and Wootton Creek SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
- Ramsar wetland: Solent & Southampton Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ryde School with Upper Chine is an educational institution located in South-East England. It is known for its long-standing history and diverse curriculum. The school caters to students from various age groups and is situated near the coast, providing a unique environment for learning.
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Background
History
Ryde School was founded by William and Constance McIsaac as Ryde Grammar School on 25 April 1921. The school was opened by the mayor of Ryde with 46 day boys, who were put into three houses, Britons, Celts and Romans. William McIsaac is quoted as saying "boys would endeavour to be useful to God to whom they owed their existence and that they would use God's gifts for others first and themselves last." Within a year, numbers increased to 78 and in 1923, the numbers further increased to 103 with the school divided into prep, junior and senior for ages 5 to 8, 8 to 11 and 11+ respectively. In September 1972, the school's headmaster, Keith Symons, admitted the first girls into the sixth form.…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.7283, -1.1671
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Ryde
- Postcode
- PO33 3BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Ryde Esplanade — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.rydeschool.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7384885 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ryde School with Upper Chine (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ryde School with Upper Chine?
- Ryde School with Upper Chine is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO33 3BE), in the parish of Ryde.
- What is Ryde School with Upper Chine?
- Ryde School with Upper Chine — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ryde School with Upper Chine?
- The nearest railway station is Ryde Esplanade, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO33 3BE.
- When was Ryde School with Upper Chine built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Ryde School with Upper Chine a protected site?
- Yes — Ryde School with Upper Chine is part of the Ryde Sands and Wootton Creek SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ryde School with Upper Chine free to visit?
- Yes, Ryde School with Upper Chine is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ryde School with Upper Chine?
- The nearest railway station is Ryde Esplanade, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO33 3BE.