St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
Totland Bay, PO39 0HQ · Isle of Wight · primary school
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35th 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 — 0.0/10 against 2,338 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 6.0 · 0 | 40% | 0.01 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| 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 Saviour's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 6.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 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 (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in September 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils have access to sailing.
Getting in
The published school roll is 101 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 to reach the expected standard in core subjects? What specific actions are being taken to address the recent Ofsted findings? How is the sailing club structured for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report states that the school is "full of happy pupils" who are polite and respectful, with families feeling part of the community. While leaders have taken "swift and decisive action" to improve the curriculum following low examination outcomes, this recent work has "yet to benefit pupils’ learning" in many subjects, resulting in gaps in knowledge. Consequently, pupils "do not currently achieve as well as they could," though there is a "shared passion and determination" across the staff to improve educational outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy," "polite and respectful," and embrace the high expectations of the ‘beehaviour code’.
- The early years provision offers a "strong start," with children showing "sustained levels of concentration" and resilience.
- Reading instruction is effective, with pupils taught consistently to become "fluent readers" using phonics knowledge.
- Pupils’ character is developed well through leadership roles, such as the school council and "well-being ambassadors".
- Leaders are "focused and determined" to improve outcomes, with positive impacts already visible in reading and mathematics.
Areas to improve
- Expectations for writing are "not high enough," preventing pupils from developing necessary stamina and skills.
- Lesson tasks and feedback do not always help pupils learn what was intended, leading to "gaps in their learning" and unaddressed misconceptions.
- The wider curriculum is "not adapted well enough for pupils with SEND," meaning they lack necessary support across all subjects.
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 | 26% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 6% |
| 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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