Schools across Isle of Wight
Local authority · 51 schools across 14 towns
51
36 primary · 6 secondary
16,601
82% capacity used
13
0 outstanding · 13 good
20,195
3,594 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
65.5%
KS2 Maths
62.7%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
1,530 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,590 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.8%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
18.8%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
45
2024/25
Absence trend across Isle of Wight schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
29%
Plans Issued
7
Assessment Requests
74
Tribunal Cases
0
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
36
Lodged
(2.9%)
15
Heard
2
Successful
(13%)
Primary (infant classes)
21
Lodged
(1.9%)
10
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
51
Lodged
(3.3%)
38
Heard
11
Successful
(29%)
Total
87
Lodged
(3.1%)
53
Heard
13
Successful
(25%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.