Is Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 30 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 33rd of 35 primary schools in Isle of Wight. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde?

Applications for Reception places at Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde

Q: What are Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 51% of pupils at Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Appley Road, Ryde, PO33 1NE

Local ranking33rd of 35 primary schools in Isle of Wight

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

510

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 30 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 51.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 72.0%
Writing (Expected): 54.0%
Maths (Expected): 59.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 67.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 39

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 207
Boys: 89 (48%)
Girls: 96 (52%)
Capacity: 510 (36% full)
SEND: 38.7%
FSM Eligible: 53.3%
EAL: 3.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.7%
SEN Support: 30.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 11.8
Budget per Pupil: £8,764/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 20.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.7%
White Other: 5.4%
Mixed Other: 2.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.0%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.5%
Asian Other: 0.5%

89.7%

White British

5.4%

White Other

2.5%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01983563732

headteacher@oakfieldcepri.iow.sch.uk

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Appley Road

Ryde, South East

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Administrative

URN: 118193
UKPRN: 10070336
Establishment No.: 3303

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