Northwood Primary School Catchment Area
Northwood Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Cowes, Isle of Wight , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 188 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5–11
Age range
188
Pupils
210
Capacity
90%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Northwood Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Northwood 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.
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 →Northwood Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Wyatts Lane, Cowes, PO31 8PU
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–11 years
- Free school meals
- 15.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139454
Other Primary Schools in Cowes
If Northwood Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cowes are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Northwood Primary School
Is Northwood Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Northwood Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Northwood Primary School? ▾
Admission to Northwood 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 Northwood Primary School cover? ▾
Northwood Primary School is a primary school in Cowes, Isle of Wight, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Northwood Primary School? ▾
Northwood Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.