Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Isle of Wight (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official data; 9 schools in Isle of Wight, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 173The Island Free SchoolVentnor · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 51.0
- 270Priory SchoolWhippingham · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 48.2
- 347Christ The King CollegeNewport · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.8
- 448Lift RydeRyde · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 43.8
- 546Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston AcademyCowes · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 42.7
- 634Carisbrooke CollegeNewport · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 41.4
- 734The Bay Church of England SchoolSandown · Local authority All-throughAttainment 8: 38.3
- 820Medina CollegeNewport · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 35.2
- 920Ryde School with Upper ChineRyde · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 22.2
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Island Free School Ventnor · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 51.0 | 73.0 Top 25% | 51.0 Attainment 8 | 613 |
| 2 | Priory School Whippingham · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Independent | 48.2 | 70.1 Top 25% | 48.2 Attainment 8 | 172 |
| 3 | Christ The King College Newport · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 44.8 | 46.5 Lower 50% | 44.8 Attainment 8 | 1,131 |
| 4 | Lift Ryde Ryde · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 43.8 | 48.4 Top 50% | 43.8 Attainment 8 | 1,461 |
| 5 | Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy Cowes · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 42.7 | 45.5 Lower 50% | 42.7 Attainment 8 | 1,156 |
| 6 | Carisbrooke College Newport · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 41.4 | 33.7 Lower 50% | 41.4 Attainment 8 | 615 |
| 7 | The Bay Church of England School Sandown · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Local authority | 38.3 | 34.0 Lower 50% | 38.3 Attainment 8 | 1,232 |
| 8 | Medina College Newport · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 35.2 | 20.4 Lower 50% | 35.2 Attainment 8 | 1,094 |
| 9 | Ryde School with Upper Chine Ryde · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 22.2 | 19.6 Lower 50% | 22.2 Attainment 8 | 676 |
The Island Free School in Ventnor leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Isle of Wight with Attainment 8 51.0. Of the 9 schools shown, 5 are academy, 2 are independent, 2 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider South East secondary schools by attainment 8 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 gcse results school in Isle of Wight?
The Island Free School in Ventnor, South East ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Isle of Wight with Attainment 8 51.0 (Pupils on roll: 613).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Isle of Wight ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.