Best Primary Schools in Isle of Wight 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 36 schools across Isle of Wight. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Isle of Wight has 36 primary schools, of which 1 (3%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 27 rated Good — 78% of primary schools in Isle of Wight are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Nine Acres Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 1 school in Isle of Wight. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in Isle of Wight follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

36
Total schools
1
Outstanding
3%
Outstanding rate
51%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.2
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Nine Acres Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
🥈 Shalfleet Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
🥉 Dover Park Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
4. Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
5. Niton Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
6. Gatten and Lake Primary School
Primary
 Good 72 View school
7. Binstead Primary School
Primary
 Good 72 View school
8. Nettlestone Primary School
Primary
 Good 71 View school
9. Newchurch Primary School
Primary
 Good 70 View school
10. Wootton Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 70 View school
11. Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary
 Good 70 View school
12. Bembridge Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 67 View school
13. St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 67 View school
14. Summerfields Primary School
Primary
 Good 66 View school
15. Northwood Primary School
Primary
 Good 65 View school
16. Haylands Primary School
Primary
 Good 65 View school
17. Godshill Primary School
Primary
 Good 64 View school
18. St Helens Primary School
Primary
 Good 64 View school
19. Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary
 Good 61 View school
20. Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary
 Good 60 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Isle of Wight?
There are 36 primary schools in Isle of Wight, of which 1 (3%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Isle of Wight?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Isle of Wight is Nine Acres Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Isle of Wight?
Primary and secondary school applications in Isle of Wight are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Isle of Wight council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Isle of Wight?
3% of primary schools in Isle of Wight are rated Outstanding and 75% are rated Good. 70.6% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.