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The Island Free School

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The Island Free School

Newport Road, Ventnor, PO38 1BG

Free schools
Pupils
619
Ages
11-16
FSM
19.9%
Attainment 8
50.8
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2017

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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View The Island Free School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Isle of Wight.