Dover Park Primary School vs Ryde School with Upper Chine
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 700 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Park Primary School
Ryde, Isle of Wight · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
Ryde School with Upper Chine
Ryde · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
676 students
| Measure | Dover Park Primary School Ryde, Isle of Wight, South East | Ryde School with Upper Chine Ryde, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #944 of 2,471 | #581 of 679 |
| National rank | #5267 of 15,697 | #3579 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 204 | 676 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 676 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 79% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 22.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.8 |
| town | Ryde, Isle of Wight | Ryde |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.doverpark.co.uk | www.rydeschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Dover Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.8 vs 19.6).
- •Ryde School with Upper Chine is the larger school with 676 students compared with 204.
- •Dover Park Primary School is a local authority school while Ryde School with Upper Chine is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dover Park Primary School better than Ryde School with Upper Chine?
On the Success Index (England), Dover Park Primary School ranks higher (62.8 vs 19.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dover Park Primary School and Ryde School with Upper Chine?
About 700 m in a straight line, between Ryde, Isle of Wight and Ryde in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dover Park Primary School: 204. Ryde School with Upper Chine: 676. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dover Park Primary School and Ryde School with Upper Chine rank in South East?
Dover Park Primary School is 944th of 2,471 and Ryde School with Upper Chine is 581st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).