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The Island Free School
Newport Road, Ventnor PO38 1BG
The Island Free School is a non-selective free school. It has about 620 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In June 2017 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Destinations, Attendance and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Admissions.
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Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Attainment: Above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is roughly average.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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