Carisbrooke College vs The Island Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carisbrooke College
Newport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
615 students
The Island Free School
Ventnor · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
613 students
| Measure | Carisbrooke College Newport, South East | The Island Free School Ventnor, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #440 of 679 | #193 of 679 |
| National rank | #2758 of 4,090 | #880 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 615 | 613 |
| Pupils on roll | 615 | 613 |
| Free school meals | 30.9% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.4 | 51.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.2% | 56.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.4% | 72.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.46 | 4.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newport | Ventnor |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | carisbrooke.iow.sch.uk | www.theislandfreeschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Island Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.0 vs 33.7).
- •Carisbrooke College is the larger school with 615 students compared with 613.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carisbrooke College better than The Island Free School?
On the Success Index (England), The Island Free School ranks higher (73.0 vs 33.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carisbrooke College and The Island Free School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Newport and Ventnor in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carisbrooke College: 615. The Island Free School: 613. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carisbrooke College and The Island Free School rank in South East?
Carisbrooke College is 440th of 679 and The Island Free School is 193rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).