Ryde School has opened a newly renovated Victorian building as the new home for its Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils.
Oxford Lodge, located on the school’s main site, provides a modern learning environment for Lower Prep pupils.
The move sees the year groups relocate from Fiveways across the road in West Street, which has accommodated younger pupils since 1992.
The newly refurbished building has been designed to provide a safe and stimulating environment, with dedicated classrooms, a reception area, dining hall, toilet facilities and staff areas.
A new outdoor space, known as The Outpost, has also been created alongside the main school’s sports facilities and theatre.
The renovation follows similar improvements to the school’s adjacent Nursery, which was refurbished in 2023.
Will Turner, Head Master of Ryde School, said:
“We are thrilled to provide this wonderful modern space for our Lower Prep pupils at Ryde School.
“Oxford Lodge offers the perfect setting for our younger pupils to explore, create, and build confidence in a safe and stimulating environment.
“The location of Oxford Lodge also means our younger years will have much easier access to the 17 acres of our main school site and all of its facilities.”
Oxford Lodge officially opened at the start of half-term.
