Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 2-11
Religion Church of England
Address West Street
Brading
Sandown
Isle of Wight
PO36 0DS
Phone 01983407217
Reference Number 118182

Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School is currently facing challenges that may affect its performance compared to prior inspections. The school, which is known for its inclusive environment and strong focus on core values, has undergone several staff changes and a decrease in enrollment, leading to the introduction of mixed-age classes. While the curriculum is still being refined, some pupils are not achieving their full potential in certain subjects. Despite these challenges, there are positives, including a dedicated approach to special educational needs and a strong emphasis on developing a love of reading among students.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 125
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 58.4%
Girls: 41.6%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 42.7%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 4%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 12.6
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 13
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 17

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 9 2 11
2 5 8 13
3 6 6 12
4 13 7 20
5 12 8 20
6 16 12 28

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 88%
White, Other 3.2%
Mixed, Other 3.2%
White & Black (African) 1.6%
Asian, Other 1.6%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.8%
Unclassified 0.8%
African 0.8%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 03 Jun 2025
Date Report
03 Jun 2025 School inspection
11 Feb 2020 School inspection
13 Jul 2016 Full inspection:
25 Jun 2014 Monitoring visit
18 Mar 2014 Full inspection:
12 May 2011 Full inspection:
25 Sep 2007 Full inspection:
08 Dec 2003 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong focus on understanding individual pupil needs
  • Inclusive school environment where pupils feel valued
  • Positive student engagement through roles and responsibilities
  • Good subject knowledge among teachers
  • Well-developed phonics programme
  • Strong support for pupils with special educational needs
  • Encouragement of wider personal development and aspirations

Areas for Improvement

  • Variability in task design affecting learning outcomes
  • Some pupils not achieving well due to curriculum refinement
  • Inconsistent strategies for supporting pupils with SEND
  • Persistent absenteeism affecting some pupils' learning

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 40%
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

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -5.2
Writing 0.5
Maths -2.9

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 1 0
Third Preference 0 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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