St Helens Primary School
Ryde, PO33 1XH · Isle of Wight · primary school
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25th 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 3,027 of them, against 1.3/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| 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.
St Helens Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 96 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 not reaching the expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these attainment gaps?
What Ofsted said about St Helens Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are "polite and cheerful" and benefit from a "nurturing atmosphere." Inspectors found that the school provides a curriculum that prepares pupils for their next stage of education, with particular praise for the "impressive" attention given to personal development and wider opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong relationships, showing they are "kind and caring" and helping each other through activities like weekly reading groups.
- The school offers a "wide range of extra-curricular clubs" and uses its location effectively for educational trips, such as visits to Osborne House and the beachfront.
- Personal, social and health education is taught skilfully, with pupils learning to discuss "current issues and moral dilemmas in a highly respectful way."
- Reading instruction is effective, beginning with a phonics-based approach in Reception and supported by "familiar reading routines" and clear parental guidance.
- Staff, including early career teachers, feel "well supported by school leaders," and the governing body actively monitors staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must use assessment more effectively to "identify pupils’ misconceptions with precision" and address gaps in knowledge.
- Leaders should ensure that curriculum tasks have a "clear enough focus on the intended learning" so all pupils can fully participate and benefit.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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