Lanesend Primary School — Primary School in Cowes

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Lanesend Primary School

Cowes, PO31 7ES

391 Pupils

420 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

46.30% FSM %

191 Boys

200 Girls

About Lanesend Primary School

Lanesend Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies 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 391 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Alexander Augustus.

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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
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 South & Northwood
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
Trust / Sponsor	DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-09-2014
UKPRN	10047190
URN	141305
Data Last Updated	05-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Sallie Boulter	Local Governor	01/02/2024	09/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rachel Clark	Local Governor	22/05/2024	31/07/2025	Elected by school staff
Mrs Sue Pilsworth	Local Governor	01/02/2024	01/04/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Vickie Sutton	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mandy Watson	Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment	22/03/2024	21/03/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Alex Augustus	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/09/2025	31/08/2035	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Gillian Bushell	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	28/04/2023	08/12/2025	Elected by school staff
Ms Melonie Hopkins	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	25/10/2025	29/10/2029	Elected by parents
Ms Fiona Hurn	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	19/01/2026	18/01/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Hannah Mew	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	09/12/2023	08/12/2027	Elected by school staff
Sophie Overton	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	13/10/2023	08/12/2025	Elected by parents
Joanna Saunders	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	02/06/2025	01/06/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust