SchoolScoresSt Francis Catholic and CofE Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England/Roman Catholic
Part of DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
Newport Road, Ventnor, PO38 1BQ
01983 857449 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 9 November 2021.
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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
53% — 2 points above the Isle of Wight average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 51% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 4% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 63% | 67% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 65% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 53% | 64% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 103 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 17 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 16 |
| Of those, offered a place | 16 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 20 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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/Roman Catholic 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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 8 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Ventnor. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.5% | 25.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Ventnor. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Ventnor. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 16.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Ventnor. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 4.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 4 state primary schools in Ventnor. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 4 state primary schools in Ventnor. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 15.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Ventnor. Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.8 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Ventnor. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Ventnor. Higher than 4% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 13.4 | 19.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Ventnor. Higher than 9% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.9 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Ventnor. Higher than 85% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 26.3% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Wroxall Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Godshill Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Niton Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Francis Catholic and CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Francis Catholic and CofE Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 November 2021.
How did St Francis Catholic and CofE Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Is St Francis Catholic and CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 16 families put St Francis Catholic and CofE Primary Academy as their first choice for 17 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 16 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 143541.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.