Cowes Primary School
URN: 118156 • Cowes PO31 8HF
Overview
- Name
- Cowes Primary School
- URN
- 118156
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open, but proposed to close
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephanie Praetig (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01983293261
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Edinburgh Close, Cowes PO31 8HF
Summary
Cowes Primary School is a community school located in Cowes, Isle of Wight, serving a mixed-gender population of 118 pupils, with a capacity of 260. The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education that focuses on the development of the whole child. With a strong emphasis on creating a safe and supportive environment, Cowes Primary fosters effective relationships between pupils and staff, ensuring that children feel happy and secure in their learning.
The curriculum at Cowes Primary is designed to be engaging and relevant, encouraging personalised learning to help each child reach their potential. The school prides itself on its Early Years Foundation Unit, which has been recognised as a model of good practice, facilitating smooth transitions and progress for young learners.
As a school deeply rooted in its community, Cowes Primary actively involves families and local residents in various events and initiatives, such as fundraising activities. However, it is important to note that Cowes Primary School will close permanently on 31st August 2025, and families are encouraged to explore transition options to Gurnard Primary School.
The curriculum at Cowes Primary is designed to be engaging and relevant, encouraging personalised learning to help each child reach their potential. The school prides itself on its Early Years Foundation Unit, which has been recognised as a model of good practice, facilitating smooth transitions and progress for young learners.
As a school deeply rooted in its community, Cowes Primary actively involves families and local residents in various events and initiatives, such as fundraising activities. However, it is important to note that Cowes Primary School will close permanently on 31st August 2025, and families are encouraged to explore transition options to Gurnard Primary School.
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Nearby alternatives
- Gurnard Primary School (69.7)
- Northwood Primary School (60.5)
- Lanesend Primary School (47.2)
- Lanesend Primary School (45.2)
- Northwood Primary School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Isle of Wight
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 260
- Pupils
- 118
- Boys
- 61
- Girls
- 57
- FSM %
- 13.60
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2025-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Isle of Wight
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 118 | 61 | 57 | 260 | 13.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 148 | 72 | 76 | 260 | 9.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 195 | 91 | 104 | 260 | 20.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 195 | 91 | 104 | 260 | 20.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 216 | 98 | 118 | 260 | 19.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 227 | 103 | 124 | 260 | 10.60 |
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