The Island Free School
Free schoolsSecondaryAges 11–16Mixed
Newport Road, Ventnor, PO38 1BG
Headmaster · Mr Steph Boyd
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Key facts
Pupils613Capacity 625
OfstedSchool remains GoodInspected 15 June 2023
TrustIsland Community School
Free school meals21.9%
Ofsted
School remains Good
Ungraded inspection on 15 June 2023.
Read the full Ofsted reportsOfsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Isle of Wight council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in Isle of WightNearby schools for the same ages
- The Bay Church of England School4.7 mi
- Christ The King College7.7 mi
- Carisbrooke College7.9 mi
- Medina College8.2 mi
- Lionheart School8.4 mi