The Island has 69 community, controlled and aided schools.

There are:

• 46 primary schools;
• 16 middle schools; and
• five high schools all of which are mixed-sex all-ability day schools;
• two mixed-sex special day schools.

Schools are grouped in ‘clusters’ which enables them to work closely together for the benefit of all children.

Primary schools  (for pupils aged four to nine)

Of the 46 primary schools:
• 25 are community schools;
• 16 are Church of England schools (four aided and 12 controlled); and
• five are Catholic schools (all aided).

Most primary schools have a pre-school on site or located nearby.

Middle schools  (for pupils aged nine to 13)

Of the 16 middle schools:
• 12 are community schools;
• two (Mayfield and Bishop Lovett in Ryde) are Church of England controlled schools;
• one (Trinity) is a Church of England aided school; and
• one (Archbishop King) is a Catholic aided school.

High Schools  (for pupils aged 13 to 18)

All five high schools are community schools. They all have sixth forms for pupils who want to stay on after 16.

The five high schools, the Isle of Wight College and other training providers work together to provide appropriate courses for all Island students aged 16+.
Further information is available directly from any high school, the College, St George’s
Special School and Connexions advisers.

Special Schools 

We have two special schools both of which are in Newport.

• Medina House for children aged up to 11 (Reception to Year 6) with severe and complex learning difficulties.
• St George’s for children aged 11 upwards (Year 7 to 14) with severe and complex learning difficulties.