Niton, Shorwell & Godshill
Summary
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill (E02003597) is part of Isle of Wight local authority (view on map). Niton, Shorwell & Godshill has an approximate population of 5,700 people, of which 13% are children 15 years old and under. It is classified as "smaller rural: further from a major town or city".
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill neighbours Newport South & West, Brighstone & Shalfleet, Shanklin West & Newchurch, and Ventnor & Wroxall.
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- 5% of pupils belong to a minority ethnic group, placing it in the bottom 10% of all areas in England – see more.
- -999% of pupils have a first language known or believed to be other than English, placing it in the bottom 10% of all areas in England – see more.
Guidance and data sources
Local area pages are based on the middle-layer super output areas (MSOAs) distributed across the country. MSOAs comprise between 2,000 and 6,000 households and have a resident population of, generally, between 5,000 and 15,000 people. MSOAs fit within local authorities. For each area, descriptive statistics are compared with local authority and national averages. For more information about MSOAs, please visit the Office for National Statistics website.
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Deprivation
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill is the 4th least deprived area in Isle of Wight (out of 18) with 29% of children living in low-income families, compared to 40% across Isle of Wight and 38% nationally.
State-funded pupil characteristics
Information acquired from the school census.
Free school meals
In Niton, Shorwell & Godshill, 18% of state-funded pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared to 27% in Isle of Wight and 27% nationally.
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Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals
Table showing the percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals
| % in Niton, Shorwell & Godshill | % in Isle of Wight | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals | 18% | 27% | 27% |
| Not eligible for free school meals | 82% | 73% | 73% |
Special educational needs
In Niton, Shorwell & Godshill, 16% of pupils in state-funded settings have special educational needs (SEN), compared to 24% in Isle of Wight, and 19% nationally.
This includes the number of pupils with an education, health and care (EHC) plan and the number of pupils with SEN support.
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Percentage of pupils with special educational needs in schools
Table showing the percentage of pupils with special educational needs in schools
| % in Niton, Shorwell & Godshill | % in Isle of Wight | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No special educational needs | 84% | 76% | 81% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 11% | 17% | 14% |
| With an education, health, and care plan (EHCP) | 5% | 7% | 5% |
Ethnicity
In Niton, Shorwell & Godshill, 5% of pupils are from a minority ethnic background, compared to 10% in Isle of Wight, and 33% nationally.
Percentages may not sum to 100%, due to small values being suppressed.
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Percentage of pupils by major ethnic groups
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| % in Niton, Shorwell & Godshill | % in Isle of Wight | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 90% | 67% |
| Asian | – | 2% | 14% |
| Black | 0% | 2% | 7% |
| Mixed | 4% | 4% | 7% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| Not known | – | 1% | 2% |
English as an additional language
The percentage of pupils in Niton, Shorwell & Godshill with English as an additional language is suppressed due to low numbers, compared with 5% in Isle of Wight, and 22% nationally.
Numbers may not sum to 100%, due to a small number of pupils with an unclassified language.
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Percentage of pupils with English as an additional language
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| % in Niton, Shorwell & Godshill | % in Isle of Wight | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known or believed to be other than English | – | 5% | 22% |
| Known or believed to be English | – | 95% | 78% |
Provider information
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Registered childcare providers
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill has 6 registered childcare providers.
| Type | Number in Niton, Shorwell & Godshill |
|---|---|
| All childcare providers | 6 |
| Childminders | 4 |
| Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care | 2 |
There have been no inspections of childcare providers in Niton, Shorwell & Godshill since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
State-funded schools
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill has 2 state-funded schools.
| Type | Number in Niton, Shorwell & Godshill |
|---|---|
| All state-funded schools | 2 |
| Nursery schools | 0 |
| Primary and all-through schools | 2 |
| Secondary and all-through schools | 0 |
| Special schools | 0 |
| Registered alternative provision | 0 |
There have been no inspections of schools in Niton, Shorwell & Godshill since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
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