The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
38% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 10 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 5 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 125
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 42.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- Head
- Mrs Beverley Gilbert (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
West Street, Brading, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0DS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School?
Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School currently has 125 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School take?
Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School?
Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School is in Sandown, PO36 0DS, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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