Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
Newport, PO30 5GD · Isle of Wight · primary school
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10th 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 3,909 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 4.2/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 7.0% reached the higher standard, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 300 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 core subjects? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in reading and maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
Overview
Pupils thrive in this “nurturing, kind and inclusive” school where they are happy and feel safe. Leaders have high aspirations and have designed a “dynamic and interesting curriculum” that fosters pupils’ personal development and love of reading. The school is federated with a nearby primary and maintains effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils “rise to leaders’ high expectations” and demonstrate kindness, sharing resources generously and playing well together.
- The curriculum is carefully planned, with pupils developing a “deep love of reading” and engaging in debates on current affairs and global issues.
- Staff manage pupils with complex behavioural needs sensitively, and additional needs are identified efficiently with appropriate support.
- Governors are well informed and offer “effective challenge to leaders about the quality of education.”
- Staff feel “valued, motivated and appreciated,” with leaders mindful of their workload.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always check how well pupils are learning or help them overcome misconceptions, meaning some do not learn as well as they could.
- There is inconsistent teaching in phonics, and reading books are not always matched to the sounds pupils know, hindering fluency for some youngest readers.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to spot signs of risk and record concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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