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Gurnard Primary School

Baring Road, Cowes, PO31 8DS
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Gurnard Primary School
Cowes, PO31 8DS
414 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
7.70% FSM %
197 Boys
217 Girls
About Gurnard Primary School

Gurnard Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Cowes, Isle of Wight, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 414 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Clemma Yardley.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Isle of Wight
Region South East
Administrative District Isle of Wight
Parliamentary Constituency Isle of Wight West
Ward Cowes West & Gurnard
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10069536
URN 118160
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Stuart Thomas Chair of Governors 12/10/2023 12/10/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Sharon Corbin Governor 15/05/2024 15/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jennie Healey Governor 13/10/2023 12/10/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Emma Meek Governor 13/10/2023 12/10/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Emily Ottley Governor 15/05/2024 15/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Clare Overy Governor 19/01/2024 19/01/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Roger Rickman Governor 26/03/2019 25/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Squibb Governor 20/09/2024 20/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Douglas Vincett Governor 17/11/2020 17/11/2028 Elected by parents
Miss Nerys Wellfoot Governor 31/01/2024 31/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Victoria Wells Governor 13/10/2023 12/10/2027 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
0.9 km • Cowes
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Lanesend Primary School
1.29 km • Cowes
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Northwood Primary School
2.66 km • Cowes
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
2.8 km • East Cowes
Other
Queensgate Foundation Primary
3.4 km • East Cowes
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Priory School
4.22 km • Whippingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gurnard Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Cowes, Isle of Wight.
Gurnard Primary School has 414 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Gurnard Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Gurnard Primary School is Mrs Clemma Yardley.
Gurnard Primary School is at Baring Road, Cowes, PO31 8DS, in the Isle of Wight local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Gurnard Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Gurnard Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Clemma Yardley
Baring Road, Cowes, PO31 8DS
01983295713
www.gurnardprimaryschool.co.uk
Location
PO31 8DS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 118160
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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