The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 370
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 26.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- Head
- Ms Katherine Marshall (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wellington Road, Carisbrooke, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5QT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist The King College
Secondary · Very close
Carisbrooke College
Secondary · 508m away
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · 691m away
Nine Acres Primary School
Primary · 735m away
Nodehill Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.1km away
St George's School
Special school · Grammar · 1.3km away
Hunnyhill Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School?
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School currently has 370 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School take?
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School?
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School is in Newport, PO30 5QT, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Carisbrooke 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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