Niton Primary School vs The Island Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Niton Primary School
Ventnor · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
194 students
The Island Free School
Ventnor · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
613 students
| Measure | Niton Primary School Ventnor, South East | The Island Free School Ventnor, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #849 of 2,471 | #193 of 679 |
| National rank | #4710 of 15,697 | #880 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 194 | 613 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 613 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ventnor | Ventnor |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.nitonprimary.org/ | www.theislandfreeschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Island Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.0 vs 65.8).
- •The Island Free School is the larger school with 613 students compared with 194.
- •Niton Primary School is a local authority school while The Island Free School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Niton Primary School better than The Island Free School?
On the Success Index (England), The Island Free School ranks higher (73.0 vs 65.8 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 Niton Primary School and The Island Free School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Ventnor and Ventnor in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Niton Primary School: 194. The Island Free School: 613. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Niton Primary School and The Island Free School rank in South East?
Niton Primary School is 849th of 2,471 and The Island Free School is 193rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).