Binstead Primary School
Ryde, PO33 3SA · Isle of Wight · primary school
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6th 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 4.6/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Binstead Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 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 sports are scheduled for the next term?
What Ofsted said about Binstead Primary School
Overview
Binstead Primary School continues to be a good school, providing an ambitious curriculum that enables pupils to become "resilient, determined, collaborative and curious learners." The report highlights a "calm and purposeful atmosphere" where pupils behave well, respect one another, and thrive in a supportive environment.
Strengths
- Staff deliver an "ambitious curriculum" with clear sequencing, ensuring pupils learn key knowledge and vocabulary effectively across all subjects.
- Early reading is taught effectively with "precision," helping even those who find reading difficult to become "able and confident readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified early and achieve well, often learning alongside their peers with adapted support.
- The school offers a broad range of high-quality opportunities, including sports and performing arts, which allow pupils to become "rounded learners."
- Governors’ work is "highly effective," and staff feel well supported, contributing to a positive school culture.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure staff have sufficient information to identify key gaps in pupils’ learning in the wider curriculum, as current processes are not yet used effectively enough in some foundation subjects.
- Attendance requires further improvement, as some pupils do not attend as regularly as they should, despite innovative efforts to engage parents.
Safeguarding
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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