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Gurnard Primary School
Baring Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8DS, Isle of Wight
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.0 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
414
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with an impressive 98% of parents recommending it. While 62% of students are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the higher standard achievement is relatively low at 3%, indicating room for improvement in challenging students. Overall, it ranks better than 84% of schools, suggesting a solid educational environment.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (81 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child is happy
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
99%
I'd recommend this school
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
95%
School supports development
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
Behaviour is good
94%
School has high expectations
93%
School keeps me informed
90%
School responds to concerns
72%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.8%
White Other2.7%
Black African1.4%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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50.76076, -1.31847 · PO31 8DS
School details
Local authorityIsle of Wight
RegionSouth East
URN118160
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Gurnard Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Gurnard Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Gurnard Primary School a good school?
Gurnard Primary School scores 84.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Gurnard Primary School?
Based on 81 Ofsted Parent View responses, Gurnard Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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