School Compass
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
Ventnor · Isle of Wight · PO38 1BQ. primary · Academy sponsor led · State-funded · Ages 4 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Isle of Wight index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
- 53%
- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 13/01/2022. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
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What is St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 13/01/2022). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy's Key Stage 2 results?
Published DfE figures show 53% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of primary. Compare with neighbours in School Compass — not as a league table.
Where is St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy?
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy is in Ventnor (PO38 1BQ), Isle of Wight. URN 143541.
How do I compare St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection: Good School inspection · 09 November 2021). Open the full PDF for context.
All the adults at St Francis share the same determination for all pupils to achieve well, including those who need extra support. Central to this ambition is their successful work to build pupils’ confidence and resilience. As a result, pupils are proud of their learning and achieve well in all subjects. Pupils are…
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Citation
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St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
URN: 143541
Local authority: Isle of Wight
Town: Ventnor
Postcode: PO38 1BQ
Ofsted overall: Good (13/01/2022)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-29
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/143541/
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