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The Island Free School
Newport Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1BG, Isle of Wight
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.4 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
619
Capacity
625
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.0, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, placing it in the top 26% of schools nationwide. Additionally, 73% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and an impressive 93% enter the EBacc. While overall performance is commendable, parents may want to consider the specific support available for students aiming for higher grades, as 56% achieve a grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
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Last inspected: 20 June 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.0 | Top 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 56% | Top 24% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 93% | Top 21% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 40% | Top 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed Other2.1%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black African1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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50.60006, -1.21838 · PO38 1BG
School details
Local authorityIsle of Wight
RegionSouth East
URN140691
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.theislandfreeschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Island Free School rated by Ofsted?
The Island Free School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2017.
Is The Island Free School a good school?
The Island Free School scores 64.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Island Free School in GCSEs?
The Island Free School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.0. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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