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Schools in Isle of Wight
Ofsted outcomes in Isle of Wight
The latest inspection outcome of each of the 51 schools, counted by the framework it was inspected under.
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| Latest outcome on file | Share of all 51 schools | Schools |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 framework: Outstanding | 12% | |
| 2019 framework: Good | 1733% | |
| 2019 framework: Requires improvement | 36% | |
| 2019 framework: no overall grade (not judged) | 816% | |
| Report card (from November 2025; graded by area, no overall grade) | 510% | |
| Ungraded inspection only | 1529% | |
| No Ofsted outcome on file (includes independent schools inspected by ISI) | 24% |
Exam results in Isle of Wight
At the end of key stage 2 in 2024/25, 51% of pupils in Isle of Wight reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, against 62% across England.
The average Attainment 8 score at GCSE in 2024/25 was 41.5 in Isle of Wight, against 46 across England.
Secondary schools in Isle of Wight
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Carisbrooke College | Academy | Requires improvement · May 2023 |
| Christ The King College | Voluntary aided | Report card · May 2026 |
| Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy | Academy | Good · Mar 2023 |
| Forest Edge School | Independent | Good · Feb 2024 |
| Lift Ryde | Academy | Good · Nov 2022 |
| Lionheart School | Pupil referral unit | Report card · Jan 2026 |
| Medina College | Academy | Requires improvement · Jan 2020 |
| St George's School | Special | Good · Sept 2022 |
| The Island Free School | Free | Good · Jun 2023 |
All-through schools in Isle of Wight
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Priory School | Independent | No outcome on file |
| Ryde School with Upper Chine | Independent | No outcome on file |
| St Catherine's School and College | Non-maintained special | Good · Jan 2024 |
| The Bay Church of England School | Voluntary controlled | Good · Feb 2023 |
Sixth forms and colleges (16+) in Isle of Wight
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| The Isle of Wight College | College | Good · Sept 2023 |