The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 37% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
37%
-25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 391
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 46.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Alexander Augustus (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Love Lane, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Lanesend Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lanesend Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lanesend Primary School?
Lanesend Primary School currently has 391 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lanesend Primary School take?
Lanesend Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lanesend Primary School?
Lanesend Primary School is in Cowes, PO31 7ES, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lanesend Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lanesend Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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