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The Island Free School

Newport Road, Ventnor, PO38 1BG

Free schools · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2017

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

50.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.3%
Basics 9-5
54.5%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

50.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2351.446.4
2023/2449.146.4
2024/2550.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.280.00
2023/24+0.240.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
93.4%
EBacc APS
4.77
EBacc 9-5
26.4%
EBacc 9-4
38.8%
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Nearby secondary schools

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St Catherine's School and College
0.89 km away · Non-maintained special school
Good
The Bay Church of England School
7.6 km away · Voluntary controlled school
Good
Forest Edge School
8.42 km away · Other independent special school
St George's School
11.28 km away · Community special school
Good
Christ The King College
12.32 km away · Voluntary aided school
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About The Island Free School

The Island Free School is a secondary school in Ventnor, Isle of Wight. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.8. The school has around 619 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Newport Road, Ventnor, PO38 1BG | More schools in Isle of Wight

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Island Free School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Jun 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Island Free School

What is The Island Free School's Ofsted rating?
The Island Free School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are The Island Free School's latest exam results?
The Island Free School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Island Free School located?
The Island Free School is a secondary school in Ventnor, Isle of Wight (PO38 1BG).
How many pupils attend The Island Free School?
The Island Free School has around 619 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Island Free School with other schools?
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