On Saturday 15 March 2014, The Island Free School invited prospective students and their families to a meeting at the new school site on Leeson Road in Ventnor. The school is oversubscribed for Year 7 places starting in September 2014 – and the 125 children with offers were invited with their families to look around,…
Read articlePlease click here to download a really useful document compiled by the New Schools Network, a charitable organisation set up to support and quality assure the Free School programme. If you have any questions, please do get in touch with us.
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The members and Directors of The Island Free School are delighted to announce that we have secured the services of Centerprise International to deliver the school’s ICT provision. Centerprise is a highly respected, Hampshire-based company with experience of working with many free schools. They have a reputation for providing bespoke ICT solutions and pride themselves…
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We have been busy working with the Department for Education (DfE) and the Education Funding Agency to secure two suitable sites for our school – an interim site (where students will start in September 2014) and a permanent site where a brand new school will be constructed to our specifications. At our recent Open Evening,…
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The Island Free School held its first Open Evening on Monday 21 October at Rew Valley Sports Centre in Ventnor. Over 600 parents and community members turned out to hear the new Principal Steph Boyd share his vision for the school. There were opportunities to talk to Mr Boyd, and other members of the Free…
Read articleIsland parents are usually given the chance to choose three secondary schools. However this year, you can choose four – if one of them is The Island Free School. So claim your golden ticket and apply now! Parents can apply for places at The Island Free School via the online form on this website or…
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We are currently accepting applications for our assisted music scheme. We’ll assess your child for musicality, and then successful applicants will receive free weekly music tuition. Your child does not need to play an instrument to be considered under this criterion. You can find out more here or please do get in contact.
Read articleThank you to everyone who supported our successful application to set up a new Free School for the Isle of Wight. We have taken on board all your comments and we would welcome your help as we move forward on this exciting journey, planning the new school. If you would like to get involved or…
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