The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a Church of England/Roman Catholic 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
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.
8% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 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/Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 179
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 38%
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: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Newport Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1BQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy?
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy currently has 179 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy take?
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy?
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy is in Ventnor, PO38 1BQ, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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