Gatten and Lake Primary School is a primary school in Shanklin, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Gatten and Lake Primary School currently has around 204 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 60.8% boys and 39.2% girls. Around 27.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Oaklyn Gardens, Shanklin, PO37 7DG |
| Website: | https://gattenandlake.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01983869910 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Isle of Wight |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rebecca Day |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 118158 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 204 |
| Number of Boys: | 124 |
| Number of Girls: | 80 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.60% | 189 |
| Other White | 3.90% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatten and Lake Primary School Oaklyn Gardens , PO37 7DG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlea Primary School Newport Road , Lake PO36 9PE | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy Albert Road , PO37 7LY | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shanklin Church of England Primary School Albert Road , PO37 7LY | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandown Church of England Primary School Grove Road , PO36 9BQ | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandown High School The Fairway , PO36 9JH | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandown Bay Academy The Fairway , PO36 9JH | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Middle School Newport Road , Lake PO36 9PE | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandham Middle School Perowne Way , PO36 9JU | - not rated | 2,459 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Church of England School Winchester Park Road , Isle of Wight PO36 9BA | 3out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clatterford Tuition Centre Berry Hill , PO36 9JB | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Chine School 22 Church Road , PO37 6QU | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.