- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
18 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 194
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.6
Schools in PO38
A postcode district in Isle of Wight
- Postcode district
- 9 schools and nurseries
In short: PO38 is a postcode district in Isle of Wight with 5 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 nurseries95 primary · 2 secondary · 3 nurseries
Top-rated
All PO38 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PO38
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 PO38
5 in PO38, best first
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
Ventnor, PO38 1BQ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
16 first choices, 17 offers made
Met the standard at 1153%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 161
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
28 first choices, 23 offers made
Met the standard at 1148%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 172
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.1
Top Secondary Schools in PO38
2 in PO38, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
204 first choices, 111 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.9%
- Pupils
- 613
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.0
Nurseries in PO38
3 in PO38, highest Ofsted grade first
Niton Pre-school
Ventnor, PO38 2BP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Ventnor Community Early Years Centre Ltd
Ventnor, PO38 1BQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Godshill Griffins Childcare
Ventnor, PO38 3HJ · Nursery
- No Ofsted grade yet
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in PO38
1 in PO38, by the school's Eduscope score
St Catherine's School and College
Ventnor, PO38 1TT · Special · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 94
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in PO38
1 in PO38. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
St Catherine's School and College
Ventnor, PO38 1TT · Special · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 94
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PO38, 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.
- Good6
- Not graded yet3
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 PO38 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PO38 has 9 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 PO38
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 PO38
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PO38?
PO38 has 9 schools, including 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 3 nurseries, 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 PO38?
The highest-ranked schools in PO38 on Eduscope are The Island Free School, Niton Primary School, St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy. 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 do I choose the right school in PO38?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 9 schools in PO38 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.