Isle of Wight primary schools deliver solid academic foundations, with 64% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, slightly above England's 82%. Nine Acres Primary School, Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School, and Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School are among the top-performing options, 86% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 14 primary schools serving the island, families across Newport, Ryde, and Cowes have access to close-knit community schools that blend strong local character with welcoming, family-focused environments. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Arreton St George's Church of England (Aided) Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 6/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Barton Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #8 | St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, Isle of Wight | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Summerfields Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Broadlea Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Newchurch Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nine Acres Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #4 | Newport Church of England Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #12 | Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Shalfleet Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 0-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 0-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | The Bay Church of England School | State | All-through | 4-16 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • All-through • 4-16 years
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