Gurnard Primary School
Cowes, PO31 8DS · Isle of Wight · primary school
12th of 35 primary schools in Isle of Wight we can score, 36 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,829 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 3.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 62% | 2.68 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. Only 3.0% reached the higher standard. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom. Pupils attend the Bluereef Aquarium, Harry Potter Studios, and Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, with a Year 5 residential trip. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in. The school has 522 pupils in a school with 420 places, meaning it is over capacity by 102. The school is over its stated capacity, so places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the daily routine with 102 more pupils than its official capacity? What specific support is offered to help pupils bridge the gap to the higher standard? How are places allocated when demand exceeds the 420 available spots?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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