Godshill Primary School
Ventnor, PO38 3HJ · Isle of Wight · primary school
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24th 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 — 0.9/10 against 3,059 of them, against 1.4/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Godshill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. 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 (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 172 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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 strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Godshill Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as proud to attend the school, where they build strong relationships with staff based on "mutual respect" and feel "safe and happy." The report highlights that pupils behave well, concentrate on their learning, and achieve well in most subjects, supported by high-quality teaching and a clear curriculum in areas like mathematics and geography.
Strengths
- The teaching of reading has strengthened significantly, with all staff trained in a "phonics-based approach" and pupils reading with "increasing fluency."
- The mathematics curriculum has been successfully reviewed and now "builds sequentially," helping pupils accumulate knowledge and use resources with confidence.
- Pupils develop leadership and teamwork skills through the school council and roles such as "equality and rights advocates," who help shape school life.
- Personal, social and health education helps pupils be "accepting of diversity and difference," including through the ‘No Outsiders’ programme.
- Staff feel well supported regarding workload and well-being, and the governing body effectively challenges and supports the school.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that "gaps in pupils’ learning are addressed promptly" in subjects where recent curriculum changes are less embedded, so pupils achieve as well as they could.
- The school should ensure that opportunities for revisiting prior learning are "consistently effective" across all subjects, as current inconsistency means pupils do not always build long-term memory of key knowledge.
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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