The Island Free School
Free schools
Ventnor, PO38 1BG
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 27% in England
1 of 7 in Isle of Wight
Pupils
613
First preferences per place
1.84
2026/27
Absence
6.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 51.4 | 49.1 | 51.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60% | 51% | 56% | |
| Average English grade | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.4 | 5.0 | 5.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 51% | 45% | 48% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.28 | 0.24 | — |
73% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Bay Church of England School · 4.8 mi · Good · Bottom 13% in England
- Christ The King College · 7.7 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 32% in England
- Carisbrooke College · 7.9 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 22% in England
- Medina College · 8.2 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 9% in England
- Lift Ryde · 8.8 mi · Good · Bottom 44% in England
- Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy · 11.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 49% in England
The neighbourhood
The Island Free School is in Ventnor & Wroxall (typical home £235,000, crime average).
What is The Island Free School's Ofsted rating?
The Island Free School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does The Island Free School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Island Free School is in the top 27% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.