St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy
Shanklin, PO37 7LY · Isle of Wight · primary school
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22nd 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 — 1.7/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| 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.
St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% 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 (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 181 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 literacy? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the academy work with parents to monitor progress between termly reports?
What Ofsted said about St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy
Overview
St Blasius Shanklin Church of England Primary Academy continues to be a good school, characterised by strong relationships and high expectations. The report highlights that the new executive principal and trust are “rapidly improving the quality of education” following a period of turbulence. Pupils feel safe, behave well, and are developing a love for learning, particularly in early reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Relationships between adults and pupils are strong, underpinned by values of “wisdom, endurance and friendship”.
- Pupils’ behaviour is “exemplary”, with children being polite, respectful, and confident that adults will resolve difficulties quickly.
- Early reading has improved significantly; staff are “experts in teaching phonics” and gaps in learning are “closing quickly”.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same curriculum as their peers, with teachers adapting tasks skilfully while maintaining high expectations.
- Staff appreciate the professional development and support provided by leaders, who are “conscious of their well-being”.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in subjects beyond reading and mathematics is still fairly new, and systems for checking pupils’ learning are “not embedded”.
- Leaders need to ensure teachers have a “secure picture of what pupils have retained” in these subjects to address gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring all staff are well trained and vigilant, and record-keeping is comprehensive.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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