The Island Free School Catchment Area
The Island Free School is a free s secondary school in Ventnor, Isle of Wight , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 619 pupils, and a capacity of 625 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
619
Pupils
625
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
The Island Free School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at The Island Free School are allocated by Isle of Wight using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Isle of Wight before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Isle of Wight catchment area documents →The Island Free School — School Information
- Full address
- Newport Road, Ventnor, PO38 1BG
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 19.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140691
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Island Free School
Is The Island Free School oversubscribed? ▾
The Island Free School is operating close to its capacity of 625 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Island Free School? ▾
Admission to The Island Free School is managed by Isle of Wight. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Island Free School cover? ▾
The Island Free School is a secondary school in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Island Free School? ▾
The Island Free School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.