Queensgate Foundation Primary
Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6PAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Queensgate Foundation Primary is a primary school in East Cowes for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 50 schools in Isle of Wight. It ranks 4th of 35 primary schools in Isle of Wight. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 October 2024, report published 11 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 October 2024
Pupils enjoy attending this vibrant and caring school. They rise to the high expectations that the school has for their conduct by following the 'Queensgate Code'. As a result, pupils consistently demonstrate respect for each other. They behave well and respond positively to instructions. Pupils are confident that if they have any worries, there is always an adult in the school who will listen and help. Many parents and carers comment on how staff regularly go above and beyond to do the best for their children. Pastoral support through 'The Nest' and 'The Patch' help staff to meet the needs of pupils who need more personalised help. Staff are ambitious that every pupil will achieve their best. The curriculum is constantly reviewed to ensure pupils receive an effective education. Provision for pupils' personal development is very strong. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from a vast array of activities, trips and events which the school organises for them. Pupils are proud of the positive contribution that they make to school life. Pupils eagerly take on leadership roles to ensure their voice is heard. School councillors, anti-bullying ambassadors and the eco-council make meaningful contributions to school life.
What the school should improve
- Some staff have not been sufficiently trained in the teaching of early reading. This means some pupils have gaps in their phonics knowledge, and these are not addressed quickly enough to enable pupils to become fluent readers. The school should ensure that all staff have the knowledge and skills to teach phonics effectively.
- The curriculum in a few subjects has been recently revised. In these subjects, pupils have not always studied a curriculum that enabled them to learn all the important knowledge they need to. The school should ensure that revised curriculums are implemented effectively and help pupils to remember and use important subject knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
353 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Queensgate Foundation Primary
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 35% met the expected standard |
| Lanesend Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
| Northwood Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Gurnard Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 62% met the expected standard |
| Wootton Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- Foundation without a Trust
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Theresa Wall
- Phone
- 01983292872
- Address
- Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6PA
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- URN
- 136008
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.