Newchurch Primary School, Sandown
Newchurch Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Sandown. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 10th-highest of the 36 schools in Isle of Wight with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 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
Newchurch Primary School in detail
Newchurch Primary School in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Isle of Wight
Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Newchurch Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% 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 (81% in reading, 68% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Newchurch Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 32 families put Newchurch Primary School as their first choice and 44 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Newchurch Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Newchurch Primary School are Arreton St George's Church of England (Aided) Primary School (1.8 miles, Requires improvement, 79% reading, 74% maths); Broadlea Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 62% reading, 57% maths); Gatten and Lake Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 77% maths); and St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy (2.7 miles, Good, 52% reading, 60% maths).
Newchurch Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Arreton St George's Church of England (Aided) Primary SchoolBroadlea Primary SchoolGatten and Lake Primary SchoolSt Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy
Who goes there
5.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 21 pupils (10%) received SEN support and 9 (4.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Sandown Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pointer Inn (opposite), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Isle of Wight (125).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Newchurch Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 2.3 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils, parents and staff proudly describe Newchurch as a family. The school seeks excellence in 'making it happen' for its pupils. Pupils are cherished and supported and the school prides itself on its inclusive approach. Pupils thrive in the outstanding personal development curriculum that is underpinned by the five 'mission possibles'.
Pupils behave impressively, have wonderful manners and are caring and respectful. They keenly recognise and develop superb character attributes. The oldest pupils eagerly apply for leadership roles, such as 'young governors' and mental health ambassadors. Pupils really do make a difference, not only to their fellow peers but to the community on the island. Pupils speak maturely about issues and have an aspirational outlook on life.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school's curriculum is ambitious and bespoke to the school's context. It is built around five 'mission possibles', which are carefully woven through all subjects. These character-led qualities drive pupils' learning and attitudes impressively. The school has worked effectively on outlining the key knowledge that pupils should learn within units of work and ordering this in a clear way to build pupils' understanding gradually.
The most recent published outcomes showed that pupils achieved well in reading and broadly in line with other pupils nationally in mathematics. However, writing at the end of key stage 2 declined significantly. The school has acted rapidly to address weaknesses in writing and ensure that pupils in key stage 2 acquire the writing skills they need to succeed. Consequently, staff now utilise appropriate writing tasks across the curriculum. Here, teachers design well-chosen tasks to develop older pupils' writing knowledge in different subjects, such as in science and geography. However for younger pupils, leaders recognise there is more to do to ensure pupils can practise their early writing skills. Currently, some learning activities are not always ambitious enough to ensure pupils acquire the writing foundations skills that they need in readiness for the next stage of their education.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
5.7%
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 declined from 81% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 68% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Newchurch Primary School
Before and after school care
Newchurch Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Isle of Wight
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Newchurch Primary School.
- The Nurture Cabin640m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Newchurch Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Newchurch 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)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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 Newchurch Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
212 pupils
210 places
2 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Sandown
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sandown
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
9
EHC Plans
14.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
209
Total Pupils
111
Boys
98
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
16.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,518
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,285
Per pupil
£1225k
Total funding
£26k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6%
Overall absence
2.7%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Newchurch Primary School
What are SATs results like at Newchurch Primary School?
Of the pupils at Newchurch Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 77% did so in maths.
What is Newchurch Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Newchurch Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024.
What is the catchment area for Newchurch Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Newchurch 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 Newchurch Primary School?
Newchurch Primary School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Newchurch Primary School?
Classes at Newchurch Primary School average 29.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Newchurch Primary School?
Newchurch Primary School has around 209 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Newchurch Primary School?
3.6% of sessions were missed at Newchurch Primary School in 2024/25. 2.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Newchurch Primary School?
Apply through Isle of Wight's coordinated admissions process, naming Newchurch 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.
Does Newchurch Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Newchurch Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Newchurch Primary School: The Nurture Cabin (640m away, registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near Newchurch Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Isle of Wight is 10 (the median across 51 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Newchurch Primary School?
Newchurch Primary School is at School Lane, Newchurch, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0NL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)