The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 415
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 27.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- Head
- Miss Rosie McDonald (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
South View, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1QP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNodehill Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 412m away
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · 610m away
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · 735m away
St George's School
Special school · Grammar · 770m away
Christ The King College
Secondary · 808m away
Barton Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Carisbrooke College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Medina House School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Nine Acres Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Nine Acres Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nine Acres Primary School?
Nine Acres Primary School currently has 415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nine Acres Primary School take?
Nine Acres Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Nine Acres Primary School?
Nine Acres Primary School is in Newport, PO30 1QP, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nine Acres Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Nine Acres Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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