The Island Free School
URN: 140691 • Ventnor PO38 1BG
Overview
- Name
- The Island Free School
- URN
- 140691
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ISLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 77.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Steph Boyd (since 2025) , Headmaster
- Telephone
- 01983857641
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Newport Road, Ventnor PO38 1BG
Summary
The Island Free School, located in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, is a mixed secondary free school that opened in 2014. With a current enrolment of 619 pupils and a capacity of 625, the school prides itself on its small size, allowing for a strong staff-to-pupil ratio. The school community is dedicated to nurturing excellence and empowering students to reach their full potential through a supportive and caring environment.
As a music specialist school, The Island Free School offers all students the opportunity to engage with music education, alongside a robust academic curriculum that includes core subjects and the English Baccalaureate. The school emphasizes independent thinking and creativity, encouraging pupils to take an active role in their learning. Additionally, the school day includes an extended period for extracurricular enrichment and supported learning.
The ethos of the school is built on high expectations for both pupils and staff, fostering a disciplined yet comprehensive educational experience. The commitment to pastoral care ensures that each student is known and supported, making The Island Free School a valued choice for local families.
As a music specialist school, The Island Free School offers all students the opportunity to engage with music education, alongside a robust academic curriculum that includes core subjects and the English Baccalaureate. The school emphasizes independent thinking and creativity, encouraging pupils to take an active role in their learning. Additionally, the school day includes an extended period for extracurricular enrichment and supported learning.
The ethos of the school is built on high expectations for both pupils and staff, fostering a disciplined yet comprehensive educational experience. The commitment to pastoral care ensures that each student is known and supported, making The Island Free School a valued choice for local families.
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Nearby alternatives
- Isle of Wight Studio School (67.7)
- Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy (65.3)
- Ryde Academy (56.5)
- Sandown Bay Academy (52.9)
- Carisbrooke College (50.9)
Key details
- LA
- Isle of Wight
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ISLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 625
- Pupils
- 619
- Boys
- 310
- Girls
- 309
- FSM %
- 19.90
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Isle of Wight
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 619 | 310 | 309 | 625 | 19.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 623 | 313 | 310 | 625 | 18.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 622 | 306 | 316 | 625 | 15.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 622 | 306 | 316 | 625 | 15.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 621 | 300 | 321 | 625 | 14.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 619 | 298 | 321 | 625 | 12.30 |
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