Wroxall Primary School
Ventnor, PO38 3DP · Isle of Wight · primary school
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30th 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 — 1.2/10 against 1,558 of them, against 1.2/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 62% | 0.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wroxall Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% 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% of pupils, 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 (1.2 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 90 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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 bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to engage students in the after-school club? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths?
What Ofsted said about Wroxall Primary School
Overview
Wroxall Primary School is described as a “welcoming and friendly” institution that sits “at the heart of the community.” Following a period of turbulence, the school has achieved stability and secured “Good” ratings across all key judgement areas, including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision.
Strengths
- Pupils are “hardworking, polite and kind,” demonstrating high standards of behaviour and respect for one another.
- The curriculum is “ambitious and coherent,” leading to improved outcomes, particularly in English and mathematics.
- Children in the early years make a “strong start,” showing enthusiasm, curiosity, and sustained concentration.
- Staff possess the necessary subject knowledge to teach well, with pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) being identified quickly and supported effectively.
- Pupils become “fluent readers” through a phonics-based approach and develop into skilled writers who show “flair and control.”
Areas to improve
- The school must strengthen subject leadership in foundation subjects, as systems to check how well pupils learn are “not as well established” as in English and mathematics.
- Leaders need to ensure there are effective systems to evaluate the impact of the curriculum in these subjects so they know whether it is being delivered as intended.
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 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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