The Island Free School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Free schools |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Isle of Wight |
| Address | Newport Road, PO38 1BG |
| School Website | www.theislandfreeschool.org/ |
| Telephone | 1983857641 |
| URN | 140691 |
School Census
| Total | 622 |
| Girls/Boys | 311/311 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.0%/50.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 100 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 20/06/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 20/06/2017 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/06/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 92.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.59 |
| Progress 8 | 0.23 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 73% |
| Entering EBacc | 98% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.88 |
| Progress 8 | 0.27 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 69% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.6 |
| Progress 8 | 0.01 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.73% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 307 |
| As first preference | 202 |
| As second preference | 73 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 118 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 117 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 2.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 335 |
| As first preference | 264 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 122 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 120 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.74% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 283 |
| As first preference | 202 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 121 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 116 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.81% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 272 |
| As first preference | 213 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 118 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.69% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 280 |
| As first preference | 205 |
| As second preference | 59 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 121 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.50% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 239 |
| As first preference | 179 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 119 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.89% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 297 |
| As first preference | 230 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 123 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 122 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.95% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 300 |
| As first preference | 234 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 120 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.51% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 246 |
| As first preference | 181 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 120 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 224 |
| As first preference | 156 |
| As second preference | 50 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 121 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 118 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
(0.08 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Newport Road, , PO38 1BQ
St Catherine's School and College
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Grove Road, , PO38 1TT