Ryde Academy has maintained its 'Good' Ofsted rating.

The school was 'Good' in every area, and inspectors particularly praised its sixth-form provision.

In the first inspection since Covid, the education watchdog found leaders and staff are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special education needs and/or disabilities.

Inspectors also found relationships between adults and pupils are strong and help pupils feel safe, as staff listen to pupils and help them when needed.

Inspectors remarked there was a calm and orderly environment, where pupils feel the behaviour management system is clear and fair and helps them to behave well.

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Sixth form students value the opportunity to take on positions of responsibility, which include helping younger pupils to read.

Teaching in the sixth form is effective and helps students to think deeply and work independently, inspectors said, meaning students are well prepared for the next stages of education.

Inspectors said the careers advice, guidance and information was a strength of the school and pupils appreciate the support they receive on a personal level.

In some subjects the curriculum is not as ambitious as the national one, so pupils do not learn all the content they should.

Strategies to adapt the curriculum for those with learning disabilities or disadvantaged pupils are not consistent enough so those pupils are not achieving the very best outcomes.

Work to improve attendance has not been robust enough yet but they are slowly making improvements.

Inspectors also found leaders have reduced the number of removals from class due to behaviour and as a result pupils spend more time learning vital skills and knowledge in lessons.

Principal, Joy Ballard, said they were incredibly proud of everyone at the school, whose hard work and enthusiasm were recognised by the inspectors.

Professor Toby Salt, chair of the school's Academy Council, said to be 'Good' in every category is great and the school will continue to get better and better.