Excluding a few outstanding examples in the primary sector, according to a recent review by Hampshire Children's Services there's a pretty bleak picture for Isle of Wight Education.
MP says there was too much energy expended on changing the structure of the school system and an unhealthy obsession with new school buildings instead of a steely focus on what is going on in the classroom.
Drop in results for pupils at Carisbrooke College, Medina College and Sandown Bay Academy compared to 2011, but other schools did better than ever in GCSE examinations.
Congratulations are in order for all at this Isle of Wight primary school which has been awarded with an overall rating of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' for Early Years provision.
Independent councillor for Ventnor East, Chris Welsford responds to Cllr Pugh's earlier statement over his 'breach of constitution' motion (speech also shared below) that was stopped in its tracks at full council on Wednesday.