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St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
Newport Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1BQ, Isle of Wight
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.9 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
179
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Faith
Church of England/Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in achieving 53% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, which places it in the top 77% nationally. However, the percentage of students reaching the higher standard is relatively low at just 3%. While the LocaleIQ score suggests that it is better than 22% of schools, limited published data may restrict a full understanding of its overall effectiveness.
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Last inspected: 9 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.3%
Black African2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed Other0.6%
Location
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50.59985, -1.22060 · PO38 1BQ
School details
Local authorityIsle of Wight
RegionSouth East
URN143541
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 November 2021.
Is St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy scores 21.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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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