Bembridge Church of England Primary School
Bembridge, PO35 5RH · Isle of Wight · primary school
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14th 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 4,296 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bembridge Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 186 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Bembridge Church of England Primary School
Overview
Bembridge Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils “enjoy attending school” and feel safe, supported by a culture where they are “confident that they will be supported.” The school continues to provide a high-quality education with strong relationships between staff and pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-structured, ensuring “knowledge is organised in a sensible order” so pupils can build on prior learning.
- Teachers are “experts in the subjects they teach” and use “careful checks on pupils’ learning” to quickly address misconceptions.
- Reading provision is strong, with staff using a “shared language for reading” and timely support helping pupils who fall behind to “catch up.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “achieve well” due to staff who “adapt learning to support pupils.”
- Enrichment opportunities, including sports clubs and educational visits, allow pupils to “develop their teamwork and social skills.”
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that “subject-specific vocabulary is explained consistently across the curriculum,” as it is “not secured at times by pupils,” preventing them from deepening their understanding.
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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