A name change could be on the cards for an Isle of Wight school.

Academies Enterprise Trust (AET), which runs Ryde Academy, has recently rebranded as Lift Schools.

As such, the non-profit, educational trust is considering changing the names of its 57 schools to incorporate the word 'Lift'.

In an online letter to parents, Rebecca Boomer-Clark, chief executive, said: "The AET name has served us well since we were formed 16 years ago, but it has become outdated and no longer reflects who we are as an organisation. 

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"Lift Schools as a name better reflects who we are and what we stand for: a network of schools across the country working together to ensure that every child gets an excellent education and is challenged and supported to achieve their very best."

As part of this transition, the word Lift will be gradually introduced into the name of all the schools, the letter said.

The letter went on to say Ryde Academy could be rebranded Lift Ryde.

"Please rest assured that while our name and look are changing, the day-to-day experience at Ryde Academy will remain the same for you and your child", it said. 

When asked whether this would mean parents forking out for new uniform, a spokesperson for Lift Schools told the County Press: "This process will take some time and as part of that, we will also be taking the opportunity to explore ways to bring down the cost of uniform for families, including by reducing the number of branded items where possible.

“All schools in our network are Lift Schools, and we will of course be engaging students, staff, families and the wider community on individual name changes for each school."

It has been all change at Ryde Academy recently, with former headteacher Joy Ballard retiring.

Vice principal Will Doyle is currently interim head.

The school also came in for criticism last month over its skirt uniform policy.

Upon returning to school after the holidays, it's claimed female students were lined up and had the length of their skirts "judged", with some students sent home if skirts were too short.