Best Primary Schools in Isle of Wight
43 primary schools found
Key Facts
- There are 43 primary schools in Isle of Wight, accounting for 46.7% of all schools on the island, with a total of 9,122 pupils.
- Ofsted rated 80.5% of Isle of Wight primary schools as Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 32 Good out of 41 inspected schools.
- Isle of Wight primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.40, with 17.3% of pupils having special educational needs and 24.5% eligible for free school meals.
- In terms of academic performance, 51.5% of pupils in Isle of Wight primary schools meet the expected standard at KS2, with a spending per pupil of £8,117.
Ryde School with Upper Chine
Ryde, PO33 3BE
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils723
P/T Ratio–
Nine Acres Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Newport, PO30 1QP
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence5.1%
Pupils415
P/T Ratio18.4
FE
Forest Edge School
Sandown, PO36 9AZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils7
P/T Ratio–
St Helens Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ryde, PO33 1XH
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected64%
Absence6.8%
Pupils93
P/T Ratio14.3
NP
Northwood Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Cowes, PO31 8PU
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected21%
Absence5.7%
Pupils188
P/T Ratio19.6
Godshill Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ventnor, PO38 3HJ
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence6.1%
Pupils176
P/T Ratio18.0
Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Newport, PO30 4BB
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected43%
Absence6.7%
Pupils85
P/T Ratio17.0
Newchurch Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Sandown, PO36 0NL
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected52%
Absence4.0%
Pupils213
P/T Ratio19.6
BP
Barton Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Newport, PO30 2AX
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected40%
Absence7.3%
Pupils257
P/T Ratio17.7
Bembridge Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Bembridge, PO35 5RH
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected64%
Absence5.9%
Pupils185
P/T Ratio20.9
Greenmount Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Ryde, PO33 3PT
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected53%
Absence7.0%
Pupils318
P/T Ratio21.6
Summerfields Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Newport, PO30 2LJ
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected48%
Absence7.7%
Pupils196
P/T Ratio17.2
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
East Cowes, PO32 6AS
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence5.0%
Pupils148
P/T Ratio21.1
Nettlestone Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Seaview, PO34 5DY
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected52%
Absence5.1%
Pupils214
P/T Ratio26.9
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Ventnor, PO38 1BQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence4.2%
Pupils179
P/T Ratio17.9
HP
Haylands Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ryde, PO33 3HA
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected37%
Absence6.0%
Pupils375
P/T Ratio24.0
LS
Lionheart School
Ofsted
Good
Newport, PO30 5HZ
PRU · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils50
P/T Ratio9.7
AS
Arreton St George's Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Newport, PO30 3AD
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected42%
Absence6.4%
Pupils69
P/T Ratio10.1
BP
Broadlea Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Sandown, PO36 9PE
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence6.6%
Pupils249
P/T Ratio23.1
Priory School
Whippingham, PO32 6LP
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils193
P/T Ratio–
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Newport, PO30 5QT
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence5.2%
Pupils370
P/T Ratio22.8
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 44 primary schools in Isle of Wight, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 80% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 51% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,117 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.