Schools in Cowes, South East (2025)
4 schools · 2,202 students · 3 academy, 1 local authority · median Pupils on roll 522.
Cowes, in South East, has 4 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 2,202 students. By level there are 3 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 3 academy, 1 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Cowes's schools is 522, above the South East median of 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Gurnard Primary School (48.2, lower 50% of primary schools nationally), followed by Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy (45.5, lower 50% of secondary schools nationally), and Northwood Primary School (25.4, lower 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy (1,156 students), Gurnard Primary School (522 students), Lanesend Primary School (346 students).
Ranked schools in Cowes
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 148Gurnard Primary SchoolCowes · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 522 students
- 246Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston AcademyCowes · Academy Secondary42.7 Attainment 8 · 1,156 students
- 325Northwood Primary SchoolCowes · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 178 students
- 412Lanesend Primary SchoolCowes · Academy Primary37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 346 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gurnard Primary School Cowes · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 48.2 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 522 |
| 2 | Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy Cowes · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 45.5 Lower 50% | 42.7 Attainment 8 | 1,156 |
| 3 | Northwood Primary School Cowes · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 25.4 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 178 |
| 4 | Lanesend Primary School Cowes · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 11.6 Lower 50% | 37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 346 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Cowes?
Gurnard Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Cowes with a Success Index (England) of 48.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Cowes?
Cowes has 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) educating 2,202 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Cowes?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Cowes is 522. Number of pupils in the latest school census.