Best Schools in Shanklin

How many schools are there in Shanklin?

Shanklin has 2 open schools.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Are there any Outstanding schools in Shanklin?

None of the 2 graded schools in Shanklin currently holds an Outstanding rating. 2 are rated Good, so 100% are Good or better. Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall grades in September 2024, so these are the grades from each school's last full inspection.

Source: Ofsted

Which primary schools in Shanklin have the best SATs results?

Of the 2 primary schools in Shanklin with 2025 Key Stage 2 results, the highest shares of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading and maths were at Gatten and Lake Primary School (80% in reading, 77% in maths); and St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy (52% in reading, 60% in maths). Small schools can swing a long way from one year to the next, because each pupil is a large share of the result.

Gatten and Lake Primary SchoolSt Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy

Source: DfE school performance data

Do schools in Shanklin have catchment areas?

Most state schools in Shanklin have no fixed catchment boundary. When a school is oversubscribed, Isle of Wight allocates places on its published criteria - usually looked-after children first, then siblings, then home-to-school distance - so the practical cut-off moves each year. Each school's page here shows an estimate of its catchment radius.

How do I apply for a school place in Shanklin?

Apply to Isle of Wight through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.