Service Description: The School Admissions Service co-ordinates school admissions for the Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight has 49 community, foundation, church aided and academy schools. There are: 41 primary schools (for pupils aged 4 to 11); 6 secondary schools (for pupils aged 11 to 19); 2 mixed-sex special schools (for pupils aged 4 to 11 and 11 upwards).
Also known as:- Admissions to Schools, Application for School Place, Change of School, Early Years Funding, Education Admission, Primary Schools, School Places, Secondary School Places, Secondary Schools
Answer: Under the new Inter Authority Admissions process - you need to apply via your current Local Authority. They will then make contact with the Isle of Wight and act as correspondent on your behalf. This only applies to people living in England - if you live in Scotland, Wales or Ireland you need to apply direct to us. For further information relating to school admissions and schools on the Island please visit our website. - Related Link