The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 27.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Day (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
15 official reports linked on this page, including 14 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Oaklyn Gardens, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 7DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Gatten and Lake Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gatten and Lake Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gatten and Lake Primary School?
Gatten and Lake Primary School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gatten and Lake Primary School take?
Gatten and Lake Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gatten and Lake Primary School?
Gatten and Lake Primary School is in Shanklin, PO37 7DG, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gatten and Lake Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gatten and Lake Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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