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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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