Best Primary Schools in Cowes 2025 | Rankings, Ofsted & Catchments | FindMySchool

2025 Best Primary Schools in Cowes Area

Cowes primary schools serve this historic Isle of Wight seaport town, with 4 schools offering families in Cowes, East Cowes, and Gurnard close-knit community options. Cowes Primary School, Gurnard Primary School, and Lanesend Primary School are the area's primary schools, with 75% rated Good or Outstanding. 69% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing and maths, above England's 62%, while 16% achieve the higher standard compared to 8% nationally. Families across this maritime community benefit from accessible schools with strong local ties. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.

Key Performance Metrics for Cowes

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Cowes69%

vs

England62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Cowes16%

vs

England8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Cowes82%

vs

England82%

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Cowes75%

vs

England90%

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Cowes

69%vsEngland

62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Cowes

16%vsEngland

8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Cowes

82%vsEngland

82%

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Cowes

75%vsEngland

90%

Map of Primary Schools in Cowes

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Neighbourhoods in Cowes

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#1	Cowes Primary School	State	Primary	5-11 years	Mixed	None	Good

Cowes Primary School

State • Primary • 5-11 years

#1

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#2	Gurnard Primary School	State	Primary	4-11 years	Mixed	None	Good

Gurnard Primary School

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#2

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#3	Lanesend Primary School	State	Primary	4-11 years	Mixed	None	Requires Improvement

Lanesend Primary School

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#3

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#4	Northwood Primary School, Cowes	State	Primary	5-11 years	Mixed	None	Good

Northwood Primary School, Cowes

State • Primary • 5-11 years

#4

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

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