Year 12 biologists carried out a fish head dissection. They used a microscope to observe a gill filament and produced a scientific drawing of a gill arch and its structures.
Congratulations and well done to the year 13 Biology students who have completed the Biology Olympiad Competition. This is a national competition run by the Royal Society of Biology and consists of two hour-long exams that test biological intuition a
Students Gain Real-World Design Experience Through Isle of Wight Landscape Project
Published 12/03/26
Students recently took part in an exciting creative project that gave them the opportunity to work with a live design brief, creating infographics for a pocket map commissioned by the Isle of Wight National Landscape. The project began with a field t
Year 12 learnt how to set up quick-fit condenser setups and separate an ethanol and water mixture by the liquid's boiling point. This is preparation for their preparation of an organic substance later on in the year.
New for September 2026: Level 2 Access to A Levels Pathway!
Published 10/03/26
We are excited to introduce a new pathway to A Levels at The Island VI Form.
This one-year Level 2 programme is designed for students who may not meet the usual A Level entry requirements but want to follow an academic route and progress to L
Our Year 13 Chemists make simple electrochemical cells (batteries) as part of their practical certificate. The students compared the voltage of different concentrations of solutions to evaluate the effectiveness of the electrochemical
Shadows into the Light: A Transformative Encounter at Island VI Form
Published 04/03/26
On a riveting Monday afternoon, students at Island VI Form were taken on a profound journey, delving into the complexities of life behind prison walls. Gordon Wakefield, a multifaceted professional dedicated to rehabilitating sex offenders at HMP Isl
Island VI Form Students Crowned Overall Winners at Isle of Wight Young Enterprise Finals!
Published 03/03/26
We are incredibly proud to announce that our Island VI Form students have been crowned overall winners of the Isle of Wight Young Enterprise Company Programme Finals!
Competing against seven Island teams from other establishments, BOUNDLESS WIGHT
It was a pleasure to welcome Year 8 students from The Island Free School this week for a tour of our campus and a workshop with Mr Pearce-Jones and Mr Williams. They explored post-16 education and how the choices we make along our educational journey
Future Creative Careers Week
Future Creative Careers Week is all about opening doors, challenging expectations, and showcasing the many routes into the creative industries. The creative industries are the UK’s fastest-growing sector and acco
Yesterday, our outstanding Young Enterprise team, Boundless Wight, took centre stage at the Island’s second Dragon’s Den event, pitching for £125 of investment. We are delighted to share that they came out on top, winning first plac