Bembridge Church of England Primary School
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 July 2025
Pupils enjoy attending school. They are happy seeing their friends and learning in their lessons. The school's values of 'love, courage and respect' are evident throughout the school, where pupils strive to demonstrate them. Pupils know that they can go to staff if they have any concerns. They are confident that they will be supported. This makes pupils feel safe. The school is ambitious for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils work hard in lessons and are keen to share what they know. They achieve well, behave positively and develop warm relationships with staff. Pupils enjoy play times and make the most of a variety of activities. Pupils have the chance to take up the many available enrichment opportunities. These include sports clubs, such as football, tag rugby and fencing. There are also opportunities to develop pupils' talents in art and drama. Educational visits build on what pupils learn in the classroom. Pupils develop their teamwork and social skills, such as on residential visits. Visits to the zoo and an indoor rainforest are memorable for the pupils and enhance their learning.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, the precise subject-specific vocabulary that pupils need to know is not secured. This means that pupils are not able to achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure that subject-specific vocabulary is explained consistently across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
186 pupils on roll, with places for 210
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
- 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.