Compare Gatten and Lake Primary School and St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Gatten and Lake Primary School (Primary) in Shanklin; St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy (Primary) in Shanklin — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Gatten and Lake Primary School and St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy. They are primary phase and community school and academy sponsor led type located around Shanklin, Isle of Wight. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Gatten and Lake Primary School), published Jan 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Gatten and Lake Primary School (Jan 2023). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 400, typical FSM 25–30%, range 25–30%–25–30%; all within the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	Gatten and Lake Primary School PO37 7DG	St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy PO37 7LY
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Shanklin Isle of Wight PO37 7DG	Shanklin Isle of Wight PO37 7LY
Latest Ofsted	2 12 Jan 2023	2 20 Jul 2017
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	210
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Isle of Wight (921)	Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust
Website	www.gattenandlake.wordpress.com	www.stblasiusacademy.co.uk
Telephone	01983869910	01983862444
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Gatten and Lake Primary School

PO37 7DG

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Shanklin
Isle of Wight
PO37 7DG
Ofsted: 2 12 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Isle of Wight (921)
Website: www.gattenandlake.wordpress.com
Telephone: 01983869910

St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy

PO37 7LY

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Shanklin
Isle of Wight
PO37 7LY
Ofsted: 2 20 Jul 2017
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust
Website: www.stblasiusacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01983862444

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.