Arreton St George's Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Newport, PO30 3AD · Isle of Wight · primary school
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13th of 35 primary schools in Isle of Wight we can score, 36 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,017 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 3.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 58.0 · 35 | 62% | 2.13 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Arreton St George's Church of England (Aided) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 56 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to help children reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Arreton St George's Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy and proud to belong to this welcoming school,” which serves as “the heart of the local community.” While behaviour, personal development, and leadership are rated as Good, the quality of education requires improvement due to “historic weaknesses in the curriculum.” Consequently, “not all pupils achieve as well as they could,” particularly in mathematics, where gaps in foundational knowledge hinder progress.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes towards their learning” and behave well, with staff providing effective support for worries.
- The school maintains a “truly inclusive ethos,” ensuring every pupil feels part of the community, with effective processes to identify and meet special educational needs.
- Reading is a “top priority,” supported by a “well-structured phonics programme” that helps children build fluency and confidence from Reception.
- Leadership has “stabilised and been strengthened” after a turbulent period, fostering high staff morale and a “real sense of teamwork.”
- Children in Reception benefit from an “ambitious curriculum” and “stimulating learning environment,” preparing them well for Year 1.
Areas to improve
- The mathematics curriculum lacks coherence in its sequence, and pupils do not build fluency or master foundational skills such as “rapid recall of their multiplication facts.”
- Staff must implement the mathematics curriculum as intended to ensure pupils are “well prepared for the next stage of their learning” and achieve consistently across all stages.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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