Nine Acres Primary School, Newport
Nine Acres Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Newport. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 13 schools in Newport with published results, and 7,614th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Nine Acres Primary School in detail
Nine Acres Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "W e are a school in which everyone is 'Striving for Excellence' . We aim to create an environment where curiosity is encouraged, inquiry welcomed and excitement in learning is fostered."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, drama and gardening.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Nine Acres Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% 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 (75% in reading, 82% in maths).
Getting a place at Nine Acres Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 65 families put Nine Acres Primary School as their first choice and 104 named it as one of their preferences, for 58 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Nine Acres Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Nine Acres Primary School are Newport Church of England Aided Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 74% reading, 72% maths); Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 88% maths); St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 43% reading, 60% maths); and Barton Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 56% reading, 60% maths).
Nine Acres Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Newport Church of England Aided Primary SchoolCarisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolSt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolBarton Primary School
Who goes there
8.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Asian (6%).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Wootton (Isle of Wight Steam Railway), about 3 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Simeon Monument (ne-bound), 270 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Nine Acres Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 240 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Isle of Wight (125), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Nine Acres Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Nine Acres Primary School are Christ The King College (0.5 miles), Carisbrooke College (0.7 miles) and Medina College (1.3 miles).
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 blossom at Nine Acres. They are inspired and enthusiastic learners. They thrive in this exceptional school where disadvantaged pupils flourish. The ambitious curriculum is intertwined with an extensive personal development offer. The school's aspirational values underpin everything. The school expects its pupils to be 'articulate', 'passionate', 'persuasive' and 'positively influencing the world around us'. Pupils unquestionably rise to meet these high expectations. They are keen to explain the ways that they uphold these values in how they act and speak.
The school wants all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to excel. As a result, pupils develop a rich body of knowledge across the full range of subjects. The unique transition programme in July each year is well established. It prepares pupils excellently in all year groups to hit the ground running in September.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The expertly delivered curriculum embeds and deepens pupils' subject-specific knowledge and skills. The school invests in training for staff and ensures that they are confident across the full range of subjects. Pupils are articulate and use precise vocabulary confidently in their explanations. Staff use their strong subject knowledge to provide stimulating activities designed to help pupils apply what they know to new concepts. Any uncertainty for pupils is quickly spotted and discussed by teachers through their effective checks on pupils' understanding. Overall, pupils' learning is very strong across the full curriculum.
Reading is a strength of the school. The school is awash with quiet reading areas furnished with carefully chosen texts. Expert staff ensure that children in the Reception Year and pupils in key stage 1 learn phonics quickly and securely. Staff make sure that the books that pupils read are carefully matched to the sounds that they already know. Over time, pupils develop into confident and highly competent readers. Teachers use a wide range of texts from established authors, diverse cultures and different forms, such as song lyrics, very effectively.
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 Outstanding at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
24.8%
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 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 82% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 77% to 72% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
11
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Nine Acres Primary School
Nine Acres Primary Newsletter Issue 5 2026-2027 02.10.2026
2 Oct 2026
Newsletter Issue 4 25.09.2026
25 Sep 2026
Newsletter Issue 3 18.09.2026
18 Sep 2026
Newsletter Issue 2 11.09.2026
11 Sep 2026
Newsletter Issue 1 04.09.2026
4 Sep 2026
Newsletter Issue 38 17/07/2026
17 Jul 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Nine Acres Primary School.
- CM Sports Holiday CampAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 33
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 19 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
417 pupils
419 places
2 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
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(8)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
64
SEN Support
19
EHC Plans
19.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
419
Total Pupils
208
Boys
211
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
17.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,814
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,411
Per pupil
£2547k
Total funding
£165k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
13.4%
Persistent absence
365
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Nine Acres Primary School
Questions parents ask about Nine Acres Primary School
What are SATs results like at Nine Acres Primary School?
Of the pupils at Nine Acres Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Nine Acres Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Nine Acres Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2017 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Nine Acres Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Nine Acres 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 Nine Acres Primary School?
Nine Acres Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Nine Acres Primary School?
Classes at Nine Acres Primary School average 29.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Nine Acres Primary School?
Nine Acres Primary School has around 419 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Nine Acres Primary School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Nine Acres Primary School in 2024/25. 13.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Nine Acres Primary School?
Apply through Isle of Wight's coordinated admissions process, naming Nine Acres 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 Nine Acres Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: CM Sports Holiday Camp (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Nine Acres Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 19 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 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 Nine Acres Primary School?
Nine Acres Primary School is at South View, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1QP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)