Newchurch Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | School Lane Newchurch Sandown Isle of Wight PO36 0NL |
| Phone | 01983865210 |
| Reference Number | 118162 |
Newchurch Primary School has shown a commendable performance overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in most areas, with 'Outstanding' ratings in Behaviour and Attitudes as well as Personal Development. The school effectively fosters a caring and supportive environment where pupils thrive and take an active role in their community. The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to the school's context, encouraging personal growth along with academic achievement. Although most pupils demonstrate a thirst for knowledge and perform well in reading, the recent decline in writing outcomes at the end of key stage 2 is a noted concern, prompting swift action from the school to address these weaknesses.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 213 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.05%
Girls: 46.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 7 | 31 |
| 2 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 3 | 11 | 20 | 31 |
| 4 | 19 | 12 | 31 |
| 5 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 6 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93% |
| Unclassified | 3.3% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2018 | Short inspection |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Jun 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong commitment to inclusion and support for all students
- Outstanding personal development curriculum
- Ambitious and bespoke curriculum aligned with 'mission possibles'
- Effective teaching practices in reading and phonics
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes among pupils
- Successful engagement of older pupils in leadership roles
Areas for Improvement
- Recent decline in writing outcomes for key stage 2 pupils
- Inconsistent opportunities for younger pupils to practice writing skills
- Assessment practices may lead to premature introduction of new concepts for some pupils
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | ||
| Writing | -8 | ||
| Maths | -2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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1.79 miles |
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1.82 miles |
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2.29 miles |
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2.68 miles |
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2.86 miles |
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Godshill Primary School
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3.06 miles |
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Wroxall Primary School
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3.45 miles |
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Haylands Primary School
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3.97 miles |
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4.16 miles |
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Barton Primary School
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4.19 miles |
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Medina House School
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4.23 miles |
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Summerfields Primary School
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4.26 miles |
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4.37 miles |
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4.39 miles |
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4.57 miles |
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4.57 miles |
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St Helens Primary School
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4.73 miles |
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Dover Park Primary School
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4.8 miles |
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Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde
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4.8 miles |
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Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
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4.92 miles |
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The Bay Church of England School
Winchester Park Road, Isle of Wight, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9BA |
2.11 miles |
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Forest Edge School
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2.42 miles |
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St George's School
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4.13 miles |
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Lift Ryde
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4.23 miles |
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The Island Free School
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4.55 miles |
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Medina College
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4.63 miles |
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4.65 miles |
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St Catherine's School and College
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4.81 miles |
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The Isle of Wight College
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4.86 miles |
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Christ The King College
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4.99 miles |