Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
Hazel Close, Newport, PO30 5GDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School is a primary school in Newport for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 50 schools in Isle of Wight. It ranks 4th of 9 primary schools in Newport. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 February 2023, report published 26 April 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2023
Pupils rise to leaders' high expectations. They thrive in this nurturing, kind and inclusive school. Pupils are happy and feel safe. Children in early years go out of their way to show kindness to others. They play well together and share their resources generously. Older pupils are delighted about being appointed to roles such as sports captains, values leaders, agents for change and librarians. Visits to Osbourne House and Quay Arts promote pupils' appreciation of their unique island heritage. Playtimes are cheerful, sociable occasions. Pupils revel in exercising in the outdoor gym and the climbing wall. They are proud to choose their lunch menu and make sure that the meals are 'nutritious and tasty'. Pupils know well the advantages of a healthy diet and of being active. Pupils are confident that any unkind behaviour will not be tolerated. They trust that staff will deal with any bullying immediately. Pupils look forward to the after-school activities. They are particularly fond of the singing, craft, chess, drawing and multi- sports clubs. Pupils understand the importance of equality. As one Year 5 pupil said, 'We treat everyone fairly because, even though we are all different, we are equal. We celebrate that we live in a diverse country.'
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, teachers do not check and address gaps or misconceptions in pupils' knowledge and understanding. As a result, pupils do not learn as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that all teachers are well trained to deliver the curriculum effectively.
- There is some inconsistent teaching in phonics, and the books pupils read are not always well matched to the sounds they know. As a result, some of the youngest readers do not learn to read quickly and with fluency. Leaders should continue to provide further training to develop staff expertise to deliver the school's phonics programme effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
46 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
300 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nine Acres Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
| Barton Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Katherine Marshall
- Phone
- 01983522826
- Address
- Hazel Close, Newport, PO30 5GD
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- URN
- 118200
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.