Embley vs Ryde School with Upper Chine
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 39 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Embley
Romsey · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
677 students
Ryde School with Upper Chine
Ryde · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
676 students
| Measure | Embley Romsey, South East | Ryde School with Upper Chine Ryde, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #615 of 679 | #581 of 679 |
| National rank | #3736 of 4,090 | #3579 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 677 | 676 |
| Pupils on roll | 677 | 676 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 79% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 13.7 | 22.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 1.13 | 2.10 |
| A level points per entry | 38.2 | 39.8 |
| town | Romsey | Ryde |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.embley.org.uk | www.rydeschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ryde School with Upper Chine scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.6 vs 16.8).
- •Embley is the larger school with 677 students compared with 676.
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 Embley better than Ryde School with Upper Chine?
On the Success Index (England), Ryde School with Upper Chine ranks higher (19.6 vs 16.8 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 Embley and Ryde School with Upper Chine?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Romsey and Ryde in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Embley: 677. Ryde School with Upper Chine: 676. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Embley and Ryde School with Upper Chine rank in South East?
Embley is 615th of 679 and Ryde School with Upper Chine is 581st of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).