Bembridge Church of England Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 5 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Walls Road, Bembridge, PO35 5RHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Bembridge Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bembridge for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 50 schools in Isle of Wight. It ranks 15th of 35 primary schools in Isle of Wight. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 December 2019, report published 21 January 2020

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

28 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths54%

54%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths4%

4%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

186 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals12.9%

12.9%, 13.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.8%

4.8%, 16.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.1%

15.1%, 0.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.2%

3.2%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bembridge Church of England Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Helens Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	47% met the expected standard
Nettlestone Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	62% met the expected standard
Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	40% met the expected standard
Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde	4 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	51% met the expected standard
St Mary's Catholic Primary School	4 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	48% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Voluntary controlled school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 5 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Chambers
Phone: 01983872668
Website: bembridgeceprimary.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Walls Road, Bembridge, PO35 5RH
Local authority: Isle of Wight
URN: 118181

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.