The Island Free School
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Newport Road Ventnor Isle of Wight PO38 1BG |
| Phone | 01983857641 |
| Reference Number | 140691 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 619 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.08%
Girls: 49.92% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.9% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 59 | 66 | 125 |
| 8 | 65 | 59 | 124 |
| 9 | 62 | 63 | 125 |
| 10 | 63 | 61 | 124 |
| 11 | 61 | 60 | 121 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| African | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2023-08-01 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2023-06-14 | School inspectionSchool inspection, PDF - 01 August 2023 |
| 2017-06-20 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 24 July 2017 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
Newport Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1BQ |
0.1 miles |
|
Wroxall Primary School
Castle Road, Wroxall, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 3DP |
1.14 miles |
|
St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy
Albert Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 7LY |
2.57 miles |
|
Godshill Primary School
School Road, Godshill, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 3HJ |
2.96 miles |
|
Niton Primary School
School Lane, Niton, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 2BP |
3.04 miles |
|
Gatten and Lake Primary School
Oaklyn Gardens, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 7DG |
3.34 miles |
|
Broadlea Primary School
Newport Road, Lake, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9PE |
3.78 miles |
|
Newchurch Primary School
School Lane, Newchurch, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0NL |
4.55 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
St Catherine's School and College
Grove Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1TT |
0.56 miles |
|
The Bay Church of England School
Winchester Park Road, Isle of Wight, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9BA |
4.73 miles |