Shalfleet Church of England Primary School
Newport, PO30 4NN · Isle of Wight · primary school
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1st 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 — 8.0/10 against 4,185 of them, against 8.1/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shalfleet Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools).
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 180 pupils against a stated capacity of 189. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Shalfleet Church of England Primary School
Overview
Shalfleet Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "warm and welcoming ethos" where staff know pupils well. The school delivers an ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils for their next stages, with most achieving well and demonstrating pride in their work.
Strengths
- Staff maintain "high expectations" within a "conscious community," fostering pupils who are "morally grounded" and resilient.
- The curriculum is clear and well-sequenced, with teachers delivering it "skilfully" and addressing learning gaps swiftly.
- There is a "strong commitment to inclusion," ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Reading is a high priority, with effective phonics teaching and ambitious texts that help pupils read with "increasing accuracy, fluency and confidence."
- Pupils benefit from diverse leadership opportunities, such as "learning leaders" and "peer mentors," which enhance day-to-day provision.
Areas to improve
- The school must address "minor inconsistencies in the implementation of the curriculum" where learning activities are not always well matched to pupils’ needs.
- Leaders should ensure all pupils are given work that accurately meets their needs, preventing them from overly relying on adult support or lacking sufficient challenge.
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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