Wootton Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wootton Bridge Church Road Ryde Isle of Wight PO33 4PT |
| Phone | 01983882505 |
| Reference Number | 118172 |
Wootton Community Primary School is performing well, having effectively maintained the standards identified in its previous inspection. Pupils demonstrate enthusiasm for learning in a nurturing environment where positive habits for learning are developed early in their education. The school is particularly ambitious for all its students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering a culture that encourages hard work and personal growth.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 210 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.57%
Girls: 41.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 6 | 28 |
| 2 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 3 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 4 | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| 5 | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| 6 | 19 | 13 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White, Other | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 26 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Oct 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils foster a sense of safety.
- Effective monitoring of pupils’ learning prevents them from falling behind.
- High-quality phonics teaching resulting in improved screening check results.
- Focus on vocabulary, spelling, and handwriting across the curriculum.
- Rich variety of vocabulary introduced in early years.
- Commitment to promoting regular school attendance.
- Active engagement in developing pupils' character and confidence through diverse clubs.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND to ensure their success.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle with vocabulary recognition and spelling accuracy.
- Inconsistent assessment practices in certain subjects leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | ||
| 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 | 102 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | 0.2 | ||
| Writing | -2.1 | ||
| Maths | -0.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Queensgate Foundation Primary
Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6PA |
2.17 miles |
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Binstead Primary School
Hazlemere Avenue, Binstead, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3SA |
2.24 miles |
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Summerfields Primary School
Atkinson Drive, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LJ |
2.3 miles |
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Medina House School
School Lane, Newport Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, PO30 2HS |
2.65 miles |
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Greenmount Primary School
St Vincents Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3PT |
2.71 miles |
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Barton Primary School
Furrlongs, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2AX |
2.76 miles |
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Millfield Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6AS |
3.03 miles |
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Haylands Primary School
Bettesworth Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3HA |
3.12 miles |
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Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy
Forest Road, Isle of Wight, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5SH |
3.2 miles |
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Arreton St George's Church of England (Aided) Primary School
School Lane, Main Road, Arreton, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 3AD |
3.4 miles |
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Nine Acres Primary School
South View, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1QP |
3.41 miles |
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Northwood Primary School
Wyatts Lane, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8PU |
3.43 miles |
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Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
Hazel Close, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5GD |
3.44 miles |
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Lanesend Primary School
Love Lane, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7ES |
3.49 miles |
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Dover Park Primary School
Dover Street, Ryde, Dover Park Primary School, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, PO33 2BN |
3.51 miles |
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Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School
Wellington Road, Carisbrooke, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5QT |
3.82 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Ampthill Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1LJ |
3.94 miles |
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
High Street, Carisbrooke, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1NR |
3.98 miles |
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Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde
Appley Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1NE |
3.98 miles |
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Gurnard Primary School
Baring Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8DS |
4.27 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Priory School
Beatrice Avenue, Whippingham, Isle of Wight, PO32 6LP |
1.66 miles |
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Medina College
Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2DX |
2.18 miles |
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Lift Ryde
Pell Lane, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3LN |
2.79 miles |
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The Isle of Wight College
Medina Way, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TA |
2.9 miles |
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Ryde School with Upper Chine
Queen's Road, Ryde, PO33 3BE |
3.07 miles |
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St George's School
Watergate Rd, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1XW |
3.4 miles |
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Christ The King College
Wellington Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5QT |
3.85 miles |
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Carisbrooke College
Mountbatten Drive, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5QU |
3.93 miles |
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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
Crossfield Avenue, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8HB |
3.93 miles |