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Queensgate Foundation Primary | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Queensgate Foundation Primary
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Queensgate Foundation Primary
- Primary
- East Cowes PO32 6PA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers have implemented new strategies for teaching reading and writing with skill and enthusiasm, resulting in remarkable improvements.
Success of the Curriculum: Many curriculum subjects are supporting pupils’ writing development with effective links across a broad range of curricular areas.
Foundational Skills: School successfully teaches reading from start, but needs quicker phonics support.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum enhances learning, especially in mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subject leaders need more time for their improvement efforts to be fully effective, especially in transferring basic writing skills to all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Geography and history curriculum needs effective implementation.
Support for Falling Behind: Termly assessments help teachers identify extra support for pupils who need to catch up, including the most able pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy being at the school and attendance is in line with other primary schools nationally.
Support for Falling Behind: Pastoral support like 'The Nest' helps personalized learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Respectful, positive behaviour; strong attendance focus.
Performance in Maths & Reading: A high proportion of pupils attained good outcomes in mathematics, but writing has been consistently below reading and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Confident in maths, inconsistent phonics.
Support for SEND Pupils: Class teachers have become increasingly alert to the individual needs of disadvantaged pupils, offering helpful support in class.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well-supported with adapted lessons and individual curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe, including when they are online, and know what to do about bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: All staff are comprehensively trained, and leaders provide regular updates. The overwhelming majority of parents feel their children are safe.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Confident pupils find supportive adults for any concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive safeguarding culture, regular checks by governors.
Parent Feedback: Parents commented favourably on initiatives like 'Out and About' activities and forest-school sessions.
Parental Involvement: Foster carers appreciate the school's commitment and understanding toward children who are looked after.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate staff's dedication to children's welfare.
Extracurricular Activities: The school has introduced frequent 'Out and About' activities for exploring places of interest, providing inspiration for pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: Forest-school sessions on 'The Patch' help children develop and use language expressively through nature experiences.
Extracurricular Activities: 'Out and about' curriculum with diverse clubs like skateboarding and craft.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers show pupils how to write, starting with planning to the final editing, engaging them in the learning process.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers have significantly improved current pupils' achievement in reading and writing.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of learning is closely observed and supported by senior leaders, contributing to improving teaching standards.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need to refine their use of assessment to adapt learning precisely to individual needs and abilities.
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Queensgate Foundation Primary is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Isle of Wight County, South East.
It has 393 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 49% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | - | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | 101 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 49% | 51.46% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 3.56% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 103 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% 1 | 58.44% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 6 | 6.26% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 1 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 103 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 51% 8 | 54.31% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 7 | 7.26% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 53.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 5.92% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Queensgate Foundation Primary
Local authority ratio 19 : 1