Gatten & Lake school

Gatten and Lake Primary: Ofsted finds continued improvements

Ofsted have carried out their third monitoring inspection following the school being placed in special measures a year ago and they continue to be impressed with improvements at Gatten and Lake primary school, building on their positive report in January this year.

The full details of the findings are below, but here’s a quick summary –

  • “Pupils’ attainment in reading, writing and mathematics continues to rise”
  • “The improvements in teaching have continued; there is now much good teaching”
  • “The headteacher continues to provide determined and effective leadership. She has very high standards and considerable ambition for the school.”

Full report


Contact details
Gatten and Lake Primary School
Howard Road
Shanklin
Isle of Wight
PO37 6HD

Telephone number: 01983 862763
Fax number: 01983 868864