At Sulby School, we believe that every child deserves to feel happy, included, and inspired to learn. This page is here to give you a clear picture of how we’re doing as a school and what we’re working on next. You’ll find our latest attainment data and our most recent External Validation (February 2025).
You can read the Parent and Carer Information following the external validation visit in full here:
Parent_and_Carer_Information_Sulby_School_v02_1.pdf
Some of the school's strengths include:
- A strong, positive learning culture built on excellent relationships and a clear, community‑centred vision.
- Confident, articulate pupils who are proud ambassadors for the school and deeply engaged in their learning.
- Children who are consistently kind, respectful, and thrive in the school’s warm, family‑like environment.
- Rich and varied learning experiences, both in lessons and through wider opportunities that support personal growth.
- Innovative, nurturing approaches such as the Zen Den, which help ensure a calm and positive start to the school day.
- Strong partnerships with parents and the wider community that enrich children’s experiences and strengthen the school’s ethos.
The validation also gave us some helpful pointers for the future, which match our own improvement plans:
Increase opportunities for pupils to take greater ownership of shaping the curriculum and their learning. Continue developing and sharing examples of excellent teaching and learning across the school and the island.We're excited about these priorities because they build on what we already do well and will make our school even better for your children. Thank you for being part of this journey with us - your support and feedback make a huge difference.
Below we present attainment data from the end of the previous academic year (2024 - 2025), offering an overview of attainment for each 'core' subject area. The table indicates the percentage of pupils whose attainment is expected or above and those whose attainment is below ('developing'). This information helps us reflect on learning outcomes, plan for future support, and celebrate the achievements of our learners.
| Early Years Foundation Stage | Developing | Expected and above |
| 16.7 | 83.3 |
| End of Key Stage 1 | Developing | Expected and above |
| Speaking & Listening | 8 | 92 |
| Reading | 8 | 92 |
| Writing | 24 | 76 |
| Maths | 24 | 76 |
| Science | 12 | 88 |
| End of Key Stage 2 | Developing | Expected and above |
| Speaking & Listening | 22.2 | 77.8 |
| Reading | 22.2 | 77.8 |
| Writing | 25.9 | 74.1 |
| Maths | 18.2 | 81.8 |
| Science | 4.5 | 95.5 |