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Northwood Primary School
Wyatts Lane, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8PU, Isle of Wight
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.5 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
188
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally. However, the percentage of students reaching higher standards is currently at 0%, indicating an area for growth. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than 18% of schools, which may reflect some challenges in comparison to peers.
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Last inspected: 20 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.6%
Asian Other2.7%
Mixed Other2.1%
White Other1.6%
Black African0.5%
Location
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50.73699, -1.31429 · PO31 8PU
School details
Local authorityIsle of Wight
RegionSouth East
URN139454
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.northwoodpri.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Northwood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Northwood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 February 2024.
Is Northwood Primary School a good school?
Northwood Primary School scores 17.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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