The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 14%
Governance
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- Head
- Mr Duncan Mills (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Niton, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 2BP
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Niton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Niton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Niton Primary School?
Niton Primary School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Niton Primary School take?
Niton Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Niton Primary School?
Niton Primary School is in Ventnor, PO38 2BP, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Niton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Niton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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