The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 188
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 15.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- Trust
- NORTHWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sian Mumford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wyatts Lane, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8PU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Northwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Northwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northwood Primary School?
Northwood Primary School currently has 188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northwood Primary School take?
Northwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Northwood Primary School?
Northwood Primary School is in Cowes, PO31 8PU, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Northwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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