SchoolScoresArreton St George's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
School Lane, Main Road, Arreton, Newport, PO30 3AD
01983 528429 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 15 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
31 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Newport (Isle of Wight) comparisons use the 8 of its 10 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 2 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newport (Isle of Wight) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newport (Isle of Wight). Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newport (Isle of Wight). Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newport (Isle of Wight). Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 89% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newport (Isle of Wight). Higher than 89% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 82% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND Joint 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Isle of Wight. Higher than 96% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newport (Isle of Wight). Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 45%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newport (Isle of Wight) figures pool parents at the Newport (Isle of Wight) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
19 pupils in this year group.
58% — 7 points above the Isle of Wight average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 51% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 4% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 67% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 65% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 64% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 103 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 102 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Isle of Wight. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 4 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 3 |
| Of those, offered a place | 3 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 10 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 10 state primary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight). Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.4% | 25.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 10 state primary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight). Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 10 state primary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight). Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.6% | 16.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 10 state primary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight). Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 4.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight). Lower than 31% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight). Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.9% | 15.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight). Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight). Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 10 state primary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight). Higher than 13% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.5 | 19.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 9th highest of 10 state primary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight). Higher than 19% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.8 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 10 state primary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight). Higher than 100% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 63.6% | 18.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Newchurch Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barton Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Summerfields Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nine Acres Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Godshill Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Arreton St George's CofE (Aided) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 15 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Arreton St George's CofE (Aided) Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Arreton St George's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
97% of the 31 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Arreton St George's CofE (Aided) Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Arreton St George's CofE (Aided) Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 3 families put Arreton St George's CofE (Aided) Primary School as their first choice for 4 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 3 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 118180.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.