Northwood Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wyatts Lane Cowes Isle of Wight PO31 8PU |
| Phone | 01983293392 |
| Reference Number | 139454 |
Northwood Primary School is performing well overall, rated as good in all aspects, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. The school has made noteworthy improvements since its last inspection, particularly in implementing a phonics program and developing a well-structured curriculum that builds key knowledge progressively. Pupils demonstrate pride in their school, supported by strong values and a range of extracurricular opportunities. Parents express high satisfaction with the school's commitment to their children's education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 188 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.94%
Girls: 51.06% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 2 | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| 3 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 4 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| 5 | 16 | 17 | 33 |
| 6 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 09 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Apr 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Northwood Primary School | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2001 | Full inspection |
| 03 Dec 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Effective phonics program improving early reading skills
- Well-designed curriculum across all subjects
- Strong pupil engagement and positive behaviour
- Wide variety of extracurricular activities
- Supportive relationships between staff and pupils
- Effective governance and safeguarding arrangements
Areas for Improvement
- Checks on pupils' knowledge retention are inconsistent across subjects
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | ||
| 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 | 103 | ||
| 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 | -0.5 | ||
| Writing | 1.4 | ||
| Maths | -0.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Lanesend Primary School
Love Lane, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7ES |
1.16 miles |
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Gurnard Primary School
Baring Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8DS |
1.65 miles |
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Queensgate Foundation Primary
Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6PA |
1.68 miles |
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Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy
Forest Road, Isle of Wight, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5SH |
2.06 miles |
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Millfield Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6AS |
2.28 miles |
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Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
Hazel Close, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5GD |
2.62 miles |
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Summerfields Primary School
Atkinson Drive, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LJ |
2.64 miles |
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Medina House School
School Lane, Newport Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, PO30 2HS |
2.8 miles |
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Barton Primary School
Furrlongs, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2AX |
2.89 miles |
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Nine Acres Primary School
South View, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1QP |
2.96 miles |
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Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School
Wellington Road, Carisbrooke, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5QT |
2.98 miles |
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
High Street, Carisbrooke, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1NR |
3.11 miles |
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Wootton Community Primary School
Wootton Bridge, Church Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4PT |
3.43 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
Crossfield Avenue, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8HB |
1.82 miles |
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Priory School
Beatrice Avenue, Whippingham, Isle of Wight, PO32 6LP |
1.96 miles |
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Medina College
Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2DX |
2.24 miles |
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The Isle of Wight College
Medina Way, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TA |
2.27 miles |
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Carisbrooke College
Mountbatten Drive, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5QU |
2.78 miles |
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Christ The King College
Wellington Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5QT |
2.96 miles |
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St George's School
Watergate Rd, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1XW |
3.38 miles |