The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp 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)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 176
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21%
Governance
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- Head
- Mr Mark Snow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
School Road, Godshill, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 3HJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Godshill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Godshill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Godshill Primary School?
Godshill Primary School currently has 176 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Godshill Primary School take?
Godshill Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Godshill Primary School?
Godshill Primary School is in Ventnor, PO38 3HJ, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Godshill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Godshill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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