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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Isle of Wight Area

Schools across the Isle of Wight council area. Explore 9 secondary schools in Isle of Wight. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Ryde School with Upper Chine, The Island Free School, and Priory School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

All schools in Isle of Wight

Key Performance Metrics for Isle of Wight

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Isle of Wight40%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Isle of Wight40.8

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Isle of Wight36%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Isle of Wight3.6

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Isle of Wight6.9/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Isle of Wight

40%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Isle of Wight

40.8vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Isle of Wight

36%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Isle of Wight

3.6vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Isle of Wight

6.9/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Isle of Wight

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