Godshill Primary School, Ventnor
Godshill Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Ventnor. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 18th-highest of the 36 schools in Isle of Wight with published results, and 12,028th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 89% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Isle of Wight (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Godshill Primary School in detail
Godshill Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Godshill Primary School, through our four values, we aim to create a positive, inclusive, stimulating and accessible environment in which everyone feels valued, happy and can strive to become successful learners. We aim to provide an environment in which our children are secure and confident, irrespective of gender, ability, ethnicity, social, cultural or religious background."
Coming up: an open day on Monday 30 November 2026 and an open day on Monday 11 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Isle of Wight
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Godshill Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 59% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 67% and 64% in Isle of Wight and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (69% in reading, 65% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Godshill Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Godshill Primary School as their first choice and 44 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Godshill Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Godshill Primary School are Wroxall Primary School (2 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 50% maths); St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy (2.9 miles, Good, 63% reading, 53% maths); Arreton St George's Church of England (Aided) Primary School (2.9 miles, Requires improvement, 79% reading, 74% maths); and Newchurch Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 73% reading, 77% maths).
Godshill Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Wroxall Primary SchoolSt Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary AcademyArreton St George's Church of England (Aided) Primary SchoolNewchurch Primary School
Who goes there
0.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (6%).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Godshill Primary School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (adjacent), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Isle of Wight (125).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Godshill Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
22.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 65% to 59% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 54% to 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.5
Avg class size
23.0
Infant (KS1)
25.3
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Godshill Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Godshill Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Godshill Primary School is in Isle of Wight; for families living there:
Apply to Isle of Wight for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 4 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Isle of Wight is 10 (the median across 51 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Godshill Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
162 pupils
182 places
20 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Ventnor
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ventnor
Across Isle of Wight council
Places available
1,328
Applications
931
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Isle of Wight council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
21
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
16.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
172
Total Pupils
82
Boys
90
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
21.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£36,173
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,860
Per pupil
£951k
Total funding
£53k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.9%
Overall absence
20.5%
Persistent absence
161
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Godshill Primary School
What are SATs results like at Godshill Primary School?
Of the pupils at Godshill Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 59% did so in maths.
What is Godshill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Godshill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Godshill Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Godshill Primary School is oversubscribed, Isle of Wight allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Godshill Primary School?
Godshill Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 182 places.
How big are the classes at Godshill Primary School?
Classes at Godshill Primary School average 24.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Godshill Primary School?
Godshill Primary School has around 172 pupils on roll. 23% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Godshill Primary School?
5.9% of sessions were missed at Godshill Primary School in 2024/25. 20.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Godshill Primary School?
Apply through Isle of Wight's coordinated admissions process, naming Godshill Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Godshill Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 4 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Isle of Wight is 10 (the median across 51 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Godshill Primary School?
Godshill Primary School is at School Road, Godshill, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 3HJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)