The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- Head
- Miss Kirsty Howarth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Newchurch, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0NL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Newchurch Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Newchurch Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newchurch Primary School?
Newchurch Primary School currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newchurch Primary School take?
Newchurch Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newchurch Primary School?
Newchurch Primary School is in Sandown, PO36 0NL, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newchurch Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Newchurch Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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