A number of homes in Sandown and the Alverstone area have been hit by a power cut this morning (Friday).
Isle of Wight Radio understands The Bay CE Secondary school on The Fairway is also affected.
The school said:
"We have received the following information - 'SSEN are working to fix the power problem, however this will be at least 2 hours from now, with a further hour to reboot everything IT wise'.
"Therefore, we have made the decision due to the canteen/ food and safety of all of our staff and students to close the school."
The following postcodes are without power:
- PO36 0ET
- PO36 0EU
- PO36 0HL
- PO36 0HN
- PO36 9BF
- PO36 9EQ
- PO36 9JH
- PO36 9PS
SSE has apologised and said it is working to restore electricity in the area.