The Island Free School
The Island Free School is a secondary school (Free schools), ages 11–16, in Ventnor, PO38, in the Isle of Wight council area. It has 613 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (15 June 2023): School remains Good. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Good — inspected 15 June 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (20 June 2017) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.24 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 51 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 56.2 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 121 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 613 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 21.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 1.6% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 12.44% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.85% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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