Ofsted school ratings in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight (South East), 16 of 23 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 69.6%. That is 17.6 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 69.6%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 1
- Good
- 15
- Requires improvement
- 7
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 23
- rank 144/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Isle of Wight (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Isle of Wight | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 1 | 4.3% |
| Good | 15 | 65.2% |
| Requires improvement | 7 | 30.4% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Isle of Wight
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 1 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 77.8% |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Isle of Wight are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 16 of 23 graded state-funded schools in Isle of Wight hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 69.6%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Isle of Wight have?
- Isle of Wight has 1 school rated Outstanding and 15 rated Good, out of 23 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Isle of Wight?
- No state-funded school in Isle of Wight currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 7 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Isle of Wight?
- By phase in Isle of Wight: 77.8% of 18 primary schools; 40.0% of 5 secondary schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Isle of Wight compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Isle of Wight ranks 144 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 69.6% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.