St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Albert Road Shanklin Isle of Wight PO37 7LY |
| Phone | 01983862444 |
| Reference Number | 139644 |
St Blasius Shanklin Church of England Primary Academy is performing well, maintaining its status as a good school. The school has experienced some turbulence with staff changes, but strong leadership from the new executive principal and support from the trust are driving improvements in the quality of education. Notably, pupils demonstrate exemplary behavior and a commitment to learning, aided by strong adult-pupil relationships and a focus on core values. The curriculum is evolving well, particularly in reading and mathematics, with effective phonics teaching and individualized support for pupils with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 186 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.3%
Girls: 45.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 2 | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| 3 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 4 | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| 5 | 19 | 8 | 27 |
| 6 | 14 | 11 | 25 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.9% |
| White, Other | 7.5% |
| African | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2023 | School inspection |
| 27 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between adults and pupils.
- High expectations for pupil behavior and engagement.
- Effective support for early reading with well-trained staff.
- Strong leadership with a clear vision for improvement.
- Pupils with SEND receive appropriate support alongside their peers.
- Pupils develop a love for reading through diverse texts.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in subjects beyond reading and mathematics is still new.
- Systems for checking on pupils’ learning are not fully embedded.
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 | 4% |
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 | -0.5 | ||
| Writing | -2.2 | ||
| Maths | -2.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Gatten and Lake Primary School
Oaklyn Gardens, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 7DG |
0.78 miles |
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Broadlea Primary School
Newport Road, Lake, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9PE |
1.28 miles |
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Wroxall Primary School
Castle Road, Wroxall, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 3DP |
1.92 miles |
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St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
Newport Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1BQ |
2.64 miles |
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Newchurch Primary School
School Lane, Newchurch, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0NL |
2.68 miles |
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Godshill Primary School
School Road, Godshill, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 3HJ |
3.29 miles |
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Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School
West Street, Brading, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0DS |
3.87 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 |
4.18 miles |
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The Bay Church of England School
Winchester Park Road, Isle of Wight, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9BA |
2.17 miles |
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The Island Free School
Newport Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1BG |
2.57 miles |
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St Catherine's School and College
Grove Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1TT |
2.58 miles |
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Forest Edge School
1 Faulkner Lane, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9AZ |
2.67 miles |