The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 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.
17% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 186
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 26.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Alex Augustus (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Albert Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 7LY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy a selective school?
No. St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy?
St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy currently has 186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy take?
St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy?
St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy is in Shanklin, PO37 7LY, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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