Isle of Wight academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 10 schools in Isle of Wight, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 173The Island Free SchoolVentnor · Academy Secondary51.0 Attainment 8 · 613 students
- 255Hunnyhill Ormiston AcademyNewport · Academy Primary– · 406 students
- 348Lift RydeRyde · Academy Secondary43.8 Attainment 8 · 1,461 students
- 446Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston AcademyCowes · Academy Secondary42.7 Attainment 8 · 1,156 students
- 534Carisbrooke CollegeNewport · Academy Secondary41.4 Attainment 8 · 615 students
- 625Northwood Primary SchoolCowes · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 178 students
- 724St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary AcademyVentnor · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 161 students
- 821St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary AcademyShanklin · Academy Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 181 students
- 920Medina CollegeNewport · Academy Secondary35.2 Attainment 8 · 1,094 students
- 1012Lanesend Primary SchoolCowes · Academy Primary37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 346 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Island Free School Ventnor · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 73.0 Top 25% | 51.0 Attainment 8 | 613 |
| 2 | Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy Newport · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 55.4 Top 50% | – | 406 |
| 3 | Lift Ryde Ryde · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 48.4 Top 50% | 43.8 Attainment 8 | 1,461 |
| 4 | Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy Cowes · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 45.5 Lower 50% | 42.7 Attainment 8 | 1,156 |
| 5 | Carisbrooke College Newport · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 33.7 Lower 50% | 41.4 Attainment 8 | 615 |
| 6 | Northwood Primary School Cowes · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 25.4 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 178 |
| 7 | St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy Ventnor · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 24.3 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 161 |
| 8 | St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy Shanklin · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 20.8 Lower 50% | 40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 181 |
| 9 | Medina College Newport · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 20.4 Lower 50% | 35.2 Attainment 8 | 1,094 |
| 10 | Lanesend Primary School Cowes · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 11.6 Lower 50% | 37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 346 |
The Island Free School in Ventnor leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Isle of Wight with a Success Index (England) of 73.0. Of the 10 schools shown, 10 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider South East academies & free schools league table, every school on the Isle of Wight page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Isle of Wight?
The Island Free School in Ventnor, South East ranks first among academies & free schools in Isle of Wight with a Success Index (England) of 73.0 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 613).
How are academies & free schools in Isle of Wight ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.