Isle of Wight
51 schools · 36 primary · 6 secondary · 11 open teaching jobs
Isle of Wight is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 51 schools — 36 primary, 6 secondary, educating around 16,484 pupils. The median teacher salary across Isle of Wight's state-funded schools is £44,870 (2024-25). There are currently 11 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight at a glance
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 51
- Primary schools
- 36
- Secondary schools
- 6
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 16,484
- Teachers (FTE)
- 911
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.6 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £44,870
- Spend per pupil
- £7,999
- Open teaching jobs
- 11
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Isle of Wight
51 schools in Isle of Wight plotted by location.
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Teaching in Isle of Wight
Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).
Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.
School spending in Isle of Wight
Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).
Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.
Key services in Isle of Wight
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Isle of Wight.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Isle of Wight’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Isle of Wight
Nine Acres Primary School
Newport, Isle of Wight· PO30 1QP
415 pupils
KS2: 67% met expected standard
Bembridge Church of England Primary School
Bembridge, Isle of Wight· PO35 5RH
185 pupils
KS2: 54% met expected standard
Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School
Newport, Isle of Wight· PO30 4BB
85 pupils
KS2: 38% met expected standard
Broadlea Primary School
Sandown, Isle of Wight· PO36 9PE
249 pupils
KS2: 27% met expected standard
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School
Newport, Isle of Wight· PO30 5QT
370 pupils
KS2: 69% met expected standard
Gatten and Lake Primary School
Shanklin, Isle of Wight· PO37 7DG
204 pupils
KS2: 63% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Isle of Wight
View 11 open teaching jobs in Isle of Wight →Isle of Wight: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Isle of Wight?
Isle of Wight has 51 schools, including 36 primary and 6 secondary schools, educating around 16,484 pupils. This covers state-funded and other schools in the local authority recorded on Get Information About Schools (GIAS).
What is the average teacher salary in Isle of Wight?
The median teacher salary across Isle of Wight's state-funded schools is £44,870 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.6, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Isle of Wight?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Isle of Wight local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Isle of Wight through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Isle of Wight?
Apply through Isle of Wight's co-ordinated admissions scheme using your home council — one application covers schools across the authority, including community and voluntary-controlled schools. Use the official GOV.UK service, which routes you to Isle of Wight by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Isle of Wight?
Yes — there are currently 11 open teaching vacancies in Isle of Wight. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.