Schools in Isle of Wight

Choose a postcode district for school lists, Ofsted, distance filters, an interactive map, and local area statistics.

11 postcode districts in Isle of Wight. 46 state-funded schools listed. Plus 3 independent schools (fee-paying and special, labelled on cards).

Using School Checker in Isle of Wight

This page lists 11 postcode districts in Isle of Wight. School Checker groups schools by outward postcode (for example WF2 or N1), not by parish or ward. Open a district to see every school we list, state-funded and independent, with Ofsted, attainment, attendance, and local context on one screen.

Across Isle of Wight we currently show 46 state-funded schools in 11 districts (36 primary, 6 secondary, 4 other phase). We also list 2 independent (fees usually apply) and 1 independent special (usually LA-funded). These figures come from official government school data and we update them regularly.

Districts with the most schools in Isle of Wight right now include PO30 (16 schools), PO33 (10 schools), PO36 (5 schools). Smaller outward codes can still be useful if you are comparing streets near a boundary.

Isle of Wight runs state school admissions for its area. Rules, catchment definitions, and tie-breakers are set locally and can change each year.

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6Secondary
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11Districts with schools

Postcode districts in Isle of Wight

Click a postcode district to open schools, map, distance filters, and local stats. Each card is one area and the whole card is clickable.

Common questions about schools in Isle of Wight

How many schools does School Checker list in Isle of Wight?: We list 46 state-funded schools across 11 postcode districts in Isle of Wight (36 primary, 6 secondary, 4 other phase). Plus 3 independent schools (fee-paying and independent special, labelled on each card). Counts change when schools open, close, or change phase.
How do school admissions work in Isle of Wight?: Isle of Wight runs state school admissions for its area. Rules, catchment definitions, and tie-breakers are set locally and can change each year. School Checker shows historic demand indicators on school cards where published. They are not a guarantee of a place. Always read the Isle of Wight admissions booklet and each school's oversubscription criteria.
What is a postcode district on this page?: A postcode district is the outward part of a postcode (the letters and numbers before the space, such as WF2). Isle of Wight is split into 11 districts on School Checker. Each district page lists schools whose postcode falls in that outward code, plus distance from your home postcode when you add one.
How should I use School Checker to research schools in Isle of Wight?: Start with the district closest to your home (busy districts here include PO30 (16 schools), PO33 (10 schools), PO36 (5 schools)). Add your full postcode on the district page for straight-line distances and map pins. Shortlist schools you like, then open Compare for side-by-side figures and a CSV download. Visit schools and confirm admissions rules with Isle of Wight before you apply.
Where does the data for Isle of Wight schools come from?: School names, addresses, and governance come from the government school register. Ofsted publishes inspection outcomes. The Department for Education publishes attendance, attainment, pupil characteristics, and SEN figures. Local context rows (crime, census, house prices) are labelled by geography on each district page. See our methodology page for more detail and how to report a likely error with a school URN.