Gurnard Primary School
URN: 118160 • Cowes PO31 8DS
Overview
- Name
- Gurnard Primary School
- URN
- 118160
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clemma Yardley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01983295713
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Baring Road, Cowes PO31 8DS
Summary
Gurnard Primary School, located in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, is a mixed community primary school with a current enrolment of 414 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering an environment of respect, success, and belonging, aligning with its core values. Gurnard Primary aims to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for all students, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The curriculum at Gurnard Primary is comprehensive, covering essential subjects such as English, Maths, Science, and a range of creative and physical disciplines. The school also emphasizes personal, social, health, and economic education (PSHE), alongside British Values and Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural (SMSC) development. Various extracurricular activities, including clubs and sports, are available to enhance student engagement and learning.
Gurnard Primary actively involves parents and the local community, offering resources such as newsletters, term dates, and information on school meals and attendance. The school prioritizes safeguarding and provides support for families, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and community well-being.
The curriculum at Gurnard Primary is comprehensive, covering essential subjects such as English, Maths, Science, and a range of creative and physical disciplines. The school also emphasizes personal, social, health, and economic education (PSHE), alongside British Values and Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural (SMSC) development. Various extracurricular activities, including clubs and sports, are available to enhance student engagement and learning.
Gurnard Primary actively involves parents and the local community, offering resources such as newsletters, term dates, and information on school meals and attendance. The school prioritizes safeguarding and provides support for families, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and community well-being.
Useful links
- Quick Link 1 (sen)
- Quick Link 2 (other)
- Quick Link 4 (other)
- Quick Link 5 (other)
- Quick Link 3 (other)
- podcasts (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- mobile app (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Cowes Primary School (63.8)
- 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
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 414
- Boys
- 197
- Girls
- 217
- FSM %
- 7.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Isle of Wight
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 414 | 197 | 217 | 420 | 7.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 420 | 206 | 214 | 420 | 6.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 400 | 209 | 191 | 420 | 6.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 400 | 209 | 191 | 420 | 6.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 408 | 216 | 192 | 420 | 7.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 399 | 213 | 186 | 420 | 5.80 |
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