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The Isle of Wight College
Medina Way, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TA, Isle of Wight
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a university progression rate of 27%, the institution offers a pathway for students aiming for higher education, though only 2% move on to top-third universities. Limited published data on student performance makes it difficult to assess overall academic strengths or weaknesses, but prospective parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating options for their child’s post-16 education.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 27% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 237 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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50.70610, -1.29654 · PO30 5TA
School details
Local authorityIsle of Wight
RegionSouth East
URN130724
School typeFurther education
Websitewww.iwcollege.ac.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Isle of Wight College rated by Ofsted?
The Isle of Wight College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is The Isle of Wight College a good school?
The Isle of Wight College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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