Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School
Freshwater, PO40 9AX · Isle of Wight · primary school
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21st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.8/10 against 2,393 of them, against 1.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| 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.
Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit PGL, SeaCity Museum, Carisbrooke Castle, Osborne House, Blue Reef Aquarium, and Beaulieu. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 168 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 curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available during the after-school club for children needing extra help with homework?
What Ofsted said about Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School “continues to be a good school.” Pupils “thrive at this welcoming school,” benefiting from a “conscious community” approach that fosters respect, resilience, and positive relationships. Leaders maintain high ambitions for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, resulting in strong achievement across the curriculum.
Strengths
- Leaders successfully promote pupils’ wider development through trips and experiences that build knowledge of the world beyond the island.
- Staff skilfully develop communication and language in Nursery, preparing children well for phonics and fostering a love of stories.
- Reading is prioritised with a closely followed phonics scheme, ensuring weaker readers receive effective extra support.
- Staff use secure subject knowledge and break learning into small chunks, supporting pupils’ understanding and confidence.
- The school has successfully merged two sites into a “positive and friendly community” where staff feel valued and governors provide robust challenge.
Areas to improve
- Leaders have not sufficiently prioritised key actions to address variations in the quality of subject planning and implementation.
- In mathematics, there is not yet sufficient emphasis on reasoning in all year groups, requiring further refinement.
- Leaders’ identification of the most important tasks lacks precision to bring about necessary changes swiftly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being “diligent” in their approach, providing high-quality training, and maintaining strong oversight of record-keeping.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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