School Compass
The Island Free School
Ventnor · Isle of Wight · PO38 1BG. secondary · Free schools · State-funded · Ages 11 to 16. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Isle of Wight index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
- —
- Attainment 8
- 51
- English & maths 9–4
- 73%
Ofsted publication date: 31/07/2023. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
What is The Island Free School's Ofsted rating?
The Island Free School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 31/07/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are The Island Free School's GCSE outcomes?
Published Attainment 8 is 51. English and maths 9–4: 73%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.
Where is The Island Free School?
The Island Free School is in Ventnor (PO38 1BG), Isle of Wight. URN 140691.
How do I compare The Island Free School with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with The Island Free School shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 14 June 2023). Open the full PDF for context.
The Island Free School continues to be a good school.
Official links
Source pages for tables and establishment details.
Citation
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The Island Free School
URN: 140691
Local authority: Isle of Wight
Town: Ventnor
Postcode: PO38 1BG
Ofsted overall: Good (31/07/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-29
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/140691/
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