Best Secondary Schools in Isle of Wight
6 secondary schools found
Key Facts
- There are 6 secondary schools in Isle of Wight, accounting for 6.5% of the total 92 schools, with a total of 6,113 pupils on roll.
- Ofsted inspections show 75.0% of secondary schools in Isle of Wight are Good or Outstanding, with 3 Good and 1 Requires Improvement out of 4 inspected.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in Isle of Wight secondary schools is 17.99, with 27.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 16.4% having special educational needs.
- Secondary schools in Isle of Wight have a Progress 8 score of -0.08, with 46.0% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English & maths, and a persistent absence rate of 28.9%.
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Provisions & SEN
Carisbrooke College
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Lift Ryde
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Medina College
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–19
The Island Free School
Ofsted
Good
Secondary · Ages 11–16
Frequently Asked Questions
How many secondary schools are in Isle of Wight?
There are 7 secondary schools in Isle of Wight, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Isle of Wight?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked secondary schools in Isle of Wight include Carisbrooke College, Lift Ryde, and Medina College. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How many Ofsted Outstanding secondary schools are in Isle of Wight?
Isle of Wight has 1 secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 37 are rated Good, meaning 81% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are secondary schools in Isle of Wight ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
What is the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Isle of Wight?
The average Progress 8 score across secondary schools in Isle of Wight is -0.19. Progress 8 measures how much progress pupils make between Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to pupils with similar prior attainment nationally.
What is the average class size in Isle of Wight secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Isle of Wight is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Isle of Wight?
When choosing a secondary school in Isle of Wight, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 7 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.08 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 44.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 29% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,790 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.