Gatten and Lake Primary School
Oaklyn Gardens, Shanklin, PO37 7DGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Gatten and Lake Primary School is a primary school in Shanklin for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 50 schools in Isle of Wight. It ranks 10th of 35 primary schools in Isle of Wight. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 November 2022, report published 12 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2022
Pupils across the school are settled and happy. They engage in activities in the 'learning street' with enthusiasm. Pupils are eager to share their learning. They aspire to fulfil the school vision of 'excellence for each child, each day'. Staff are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders have high expectations of how pupils conduct themselves. These begin in the early years where pupils are supported to follow clear routines. Generally, pupils follow the school rules. Where they find this difficult, pupils are provided with effective support. Good manners are modelled by staff. In the dining hall, pupils follow these examples when having their lunch. Playtimes are usually positive experiences where pupils play together with care. Bullying is rare. It is not tolerated at this school, and any incidents are dealt with well by adults. Pupils enjoy participating in the range of experiences on offer. These are led by pupils' interests. There is a strong focus on listening to the pupils, and their opinions are valued. Pupils are proud to represent the school in sporting competitions. Members of the girls' football team were particularly keen to share their recent victory with the inspectors.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum design is not complete. Where this is the case, teachers are not necessarily clear on how to build pupils' knowledge and understanding systematically. Leaders need to make sure they have identified and sequenced the key content to be taught in all subjects.
- There is not an agreed approach to assessing pupils' component knowledge in some foundation subjects. Staff do not always know what pupils have retained. Leaders must ensure that teachers understand what pupils must know and be able to do in each subject and use this information to plan future learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
195 pupils on roll, with places for 230
Schools near Gatten and Lake Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadlea Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 27% met the expected standard |
| St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| Newchurch Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Wroxall Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Day
- Phone
- 01983869910
- Address
- Oaklyn Gardens, Shanklin, PO37 7DG
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- URN
- 118158
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.