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Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School

New Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 4BB

Good

Inspected 6 February 2024

Good
Ofsted
38%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
85
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Voluntary aided school
Type

About Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School

Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Newport, Isle of Wight, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 85 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 February 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Isle of Wight →
School Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
85 / 105 (81%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
6 February 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

23.7%
Free school meals
1%
EAL
4.7%
SEN support
12.9%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

38%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
103
Avg reading score
102
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.5%
Overall absence
17.6%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

5.01
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24
17
Pupils per teacher
↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24
2.92
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24
£46,592
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 14% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,220 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,451
Spend per pupil
£8,036
Income per pupil
46%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
New Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 4BB
Phone
01983740285
Head Teacher
Rebecca Lennon

Teaching Jobs

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School?
Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Newport, Isle of Wight, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School have?
Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School has 85 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 February 2024).
How does Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
38% of pupils at Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School?
Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School is located at New Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 4BB.

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