Queensgate Foundation Primary
URN: 136008 • East Cowes PO32 6PA
Overview
- Name
- Queensgate Foundation Primary
- URN
- 136008
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Foundation without a Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robin Chubb (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01983292872
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes PO32 6PA
Summary
Queensgate Foundation Primary School, located in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, is a mixed foundation school that opened in 2010. With a current enrolment of 388 pupils and a capacity of 420, the school has consistently received 'good' ratings in Ofsted inspections. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Queensgate is diverse, with a strong emphasis on music, physical education, and practical skills such as cooking. The school features a purpose-built facility that includes fourteen classrooms, a library, a cookery suite, and a dedicated music room. Additionally, the school promotes experiential learning through its "Out and About Curriculum," which utilizes two mini buses to enhance students' understanding of local heritage and the environment.
Queensgate values collaboration with parents and the community, believing that strong partnerships are essential for student success. The school actively engages with families and various agencies to provide a holistic educational experience, ensuring that children enjoy their learning journey while achieving academic success.
The curriculum at Queensgate is diverse, with a strong emphasis on music, physical education, and practical skills such as cooking. The school features a purpose-built facility that includes fourteen classrooms, a library, a cookery suite, and a dedicated music room. Additionally, the school promotes experiential learning through its "Out and About Curriculum," which utilizes two mini buses to enhance students' understanding of local heritage and the environment.
Queensgate values collaboration with parents and the community, believing that strong partnerships are essential for student success. The school actively engages with families and various agencies to provide a holistic educational experience, ensuring that children enjoy their learning journey while achieving academic success.
Useful links
- Our School (other)
- Families (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (47.8)
- East Cowes Grange Primary School (45.2)
- Whippingham 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
- Foundation without a Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 388
- Boys
- 233
- Girls
- 155
- FSM %
- 34.30
- Open date
- 2010-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Isle of Wight
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 388 | 233 | 155 | 420 | 34.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 393 | 223 | 170 | 420 | 35.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 394 | 219 | 175 | 420 | 28.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 394 | 219 | 175 | 420 | 28.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 410 | 229 | 181 | 420 | 28.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 403 | 221 | 182 | 420 | 26.60 |
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