- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
32 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 209
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
Schools in PO36
A postcode district in Isle of Wight
- Postcode district
- 8 schools and nurseries
In short: PO36 is a postcode district in Isle of Wight with 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 3 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries84 primary · 2 secondary · 3 nurseries
Top-rated
All PO36 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PO36
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in PO36
4 in PO36, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
137 first choices, 190 offers made
Met the standard at 1157%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 1,232
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
18 first choices, 18 offers made
Met the standard at 1127%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.7%
- Pupils
- 242
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.0
Top Secondary Schools in PO36
2 in PO36, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
137 first choices, 190 offers made
Met the standard at 1157%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 1,232
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
Nurseries in PO36
3 in PO36, highest Ofsted grade first
Berry Hill Childcare Ltd
Sandown, PO36 9PE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
St John's Nursery and Pre-School
Sandown, PO36 8BL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The Island Day Nursery - Sandown
Sandown, PO36 8BA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in PO36
1 in PO36. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Forest Edge School
Sandown, PO36 9AZ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 8
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in PO36
1 in PO36. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Forest Edge School
Sandown, PO36 9AZ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 8
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PO36, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good7
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every PO36 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PO36 has 8 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in PO36
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about PO36
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PO36?
PO36 has 8 schools, including 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 3 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in PO36?
The highest-ranked schools in PO36 on Eduscope are Newchurch Primary School, The Bay Church of England School, Broadlea Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in PO36?
There is 1 independent school in PO36, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in PO36?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 8 schools in PO36 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.