Haylands Primary School
Ryde, PO33 3HA · Isle of Wight · primary school
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16th 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 — 2.5/10 against 2,806 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Haylands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, 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 (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 357 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 activities are available within the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Haylands Primary School
Overview
Haylands Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "highly inclusive culture" where pupils feel welcome and safe. The report highlights a "calm and respectful atmosphere" driven by clear behavioural expectations and a curriculum that fosters enthusiasm for learning.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "acceptance and empathy towards others" and are "keen and enthusiastic in their lessons" with rare interruptions to learning.
- The teaching of reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with all staff trained in phonics and a "love for reading" developed from the pre-school stage.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge," using entry and exit tasks to address misconceptions and help pupils make links with prior learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported" through robust identification systems and appropriate curriculum adaptations.
- The school promotes character development, with pupils showing "no fear of making mistakes" and taking pride in leadership roles and sporting fixtures.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, "consistent assessment processes have not been fully established," meaning there is no clear oversight of how well pupils are learning. The school should ensure useful assessment systems are in place to enable leaders to check curriculum progress.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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