Niton Primary School

URN: 118165 • Ventnor PO38 2BP

Overview

Name
Niton Primary School
URN
118165
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Duncan Mills (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01983730209
Website
Visit
Address
School Lane, Ventnor PO38 2BP

Summary

Niton Primary School is a community school located in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, accommodating around 200 pupils with a capacity for 210. The school prides itself on creating a friendly and nurturing environment where every child is valued as an individual. The ethos focuses on fostering a love of learning, encouraging independence, and providing a safe space for children to thrive academically and personally.

The curriculum at Niton is designed to be creative and engaging, aiming to stimulate students' curiosity and resilience. Recent Ofsted reports highlight the school's commitment to celebrating diversity and ensuring exemplary behaviour among pupils. The school emphasizes strong values of love, courage, truth, respect, and friendship, which are integral to its community and guide interactions among students and staff.

Niton Primary School demonstrates strong academic performance, with Year 6 pupils exceeding national averages in reading, writing, and maths. The school encourages open communication with parents and invites them to visit and learn more about the supportive learning environment it offers.

Key details

LA
Isle of Wight
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
200
Boys
115
Girls
85
FSM %
14.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-06-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Isle of Wight

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 200 115 85 210 14.00
2024-09-11 206 111 95 210 9.70
2023-09-11 198 101 97 210 6.10
2022-09-11 198 101 97 210 6.10
2021-09-11 198 96 102 210 9.10
2020-09-11 187 86 101 210 5.90

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