Isle of Wight ferry services Isle of Wight ferry services There are currently three different ferry companies that operate vessels carrying passengers and, on certain routes, vehicles across the Solent, the stretch of sea that separates the Isle of Wight from mainland England. These are Wightlink, Red Funnel and Hovertravel. Since the Isle of Wight was separated from mainland Britain, probably about 7000 years ago, vessels have transported people and goods across the Solent. However the earliest record of an Isle of Wight ferry service is from 1420 when the Lord of the Manor in Ashey was responsible for boats crossing between Portsmouth and Ryde.
Christ the King College, Isle of Wight school, Mr Andy Rolf stated that the school will "come under the leadership of Christ the King College". The acting headteacher will be Mr Jerry Seaward, a "very experienced senior leader", with Mrs Goodhead providing executive leadership and support. Rolf believes the partnership will "bring benefits to both Newport C of E Primary and Christ the King College", allowing the schools to make "rapid progress". Christ the King College, Isle of Wight Christ the King College is a joint Church of England and Catholic secondary school and sixth form college located in Newport on the Isle of Wight. It was