Lanesend Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Lanesend Primary School
Address: Love Lane
Town/City: Cowes
County: Isle of Wight
Postcode: PO31 7ES
Telephone Number: 01983 293233
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Diocese Of Chichester Academy Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of Chichester Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Alexander Augustus
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 346 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 82% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 44.8%

Location and administration

URN: 141305
DfE Number: 921/2032
UKPRN: 10047190
UPRN: 100062424284
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Isle of Wight (E06000046)
Constituency: Isle of Wight West (E14001304)
Electoral Ward: Cowes South & Northwood (E05013368)

Easting & Northing: 449111E, 95026N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 45' 12.24" N 1° 18' 18.19" W
Plus Code: 9C2WQM3V+9X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Alex Augustus - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2035.
  • Gillian Bushell - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 28 April 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 December 2025.
  • Adrian Ellis - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 September 2030.
  • Ms Melonie Hopkins - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 25 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 October 2029.
  • Ms Fiona Hurn - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 19 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 January 2030.
  • Hannah Mew - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 December 2027.
  • Sophie Overton - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 13 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 December 2025.
  • Joanna Saunders - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 2 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 June 2029.
  • Karen Stant - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 17 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 July 2030.
  • Robert Torrington - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 14 December 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 13 December 2026.
  • Mandy Watson - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 22 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 March 2028.