Best primary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight) (2026)
Newport (Isle of Wight) has 6 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Nine Acres Primary School, in the top 42% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 54%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 42% in England |
Nine Acres Primary School Newport (Isle of Wight) |
65% | 67% | 3% | Outstanding | |
2 Bottom 39% in England |
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School Newport (Isle of Wight) · Church of England |
61% | 69% | 2% | Good | |
3 Bottom 25% in England |
Summerfields Primary School Newport (Isle of Wight) |
53% | 52% | 10% | Good | |
4 Bottom 24% in England |
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School Newport (Isle of Wight) · Church of England |
53% | 59% | 7% | Good | |
5 Bottom 11% in England |
Barton Primary School Newport (Isle of Wight) |
46% | 42% | 4% | Not judged | |
6 Bottom 6% in England |
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Newport (Isle of Wight) · Roman Catholic |
40% | 37% | 7% | No rating |
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What is the best primary school in Newport (Isle of Wight)?
On exam results over the last three years, Nine Acres Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Newport (Isle of Wight), in the top 42% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.