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 | 623 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.24%
Girls: 49.76% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 67 | 58 | 125 |
| 8 | 62 | 64 | 126 |
| 9 | 64 | 61 | 125 |
| 10 | 64 | 61 | 125 |
| 11 | 56 | 66 | 122 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.2% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-08-01 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-14 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-06-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.23 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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| Name | Distance |
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St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
Newport Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1BQ |
0.1 miles |
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Wroxall Primary School
Castle Road, Wroxall, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 3DP |
1.14 miles |
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St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy
Albert Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 7LY |
2.57 miles |
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Godshill Primary School
School Road, Godshill, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 3HJ |
2.96 miles |
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Niton Primary School
School Lane, Niton, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 2BP |
3.04 miles |
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Gatten and Lake Primary School
Oaklyn Gardens, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 7DG |
3.34 miles |
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Broadlea Primary School
Newport Road, Lake, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9PE |
3.78 miles |
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Newchurch Primary School
School Lane, Newchurch, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0NL |
4.55 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Catherine's School and College
Grove Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1TT |
0.56 miles |
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The Bay Church of England School
Winchester Park Road, Isle of Wight, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9BA |
4.73 miles |