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Lanesend Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Lanesend Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Cowes, Isle of Wight , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 391 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

391

Pupils

420

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2022

Lanesend Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Lanesend Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Isle of Wight. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Isle of Wight before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Isle of Wight catchment area documents →

Lanesend Primary School — School Information

Full address
Love Lane, Cowes, PO31 7ES
Local authority
Isle of Wight
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
46.3% of pupils
DfE URN
141305

Other Primary Schools in Cowes

If Lanesend Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cowes are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Lanesend Primary School

Is Lanesend Primary School oversubscribed?

Lanesend Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Lanesend Primary School?

Admission to Lanesend Primary School is managed by Isle of Wight. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Lanesend Primary School cover?

Lanesend Primary School is a primary school in Cowes, Isle of Wight, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lanesend Primary School?

Lanesend Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.