The Cowplain School

A good academy converter school in Hampshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Cowplain School.

Waterlooville, PO88RY Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
49.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.24
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 57.7%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 March 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hart Plain Avenue
Cowplain
Waterlooville, PO88RY
Phone
2392612020
Website
cowplainschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138038
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8RY
Website
http://www.cowplainschool.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE COWPLAIN SCHOOL
Capacity
1,080 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
995
Free School Meals
26.4% (263 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (42 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
29.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
166
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
995 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Work hard. Enjoy learning. Achieve highly."

grit mindfulness optimism gratitude curiosity self-assurance kindness self-control

Head Teacher's Message

The Cowplain School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; it promotes a challenging curriculum with three central strands (Thinking Hard, Developing Character, Understanding Diversity) and strong pastoral support; Principal: Mr IR Gates.

Facilities

Resilience Centre The Cowplain School Family Hub (on-site) Resourced Provisions (Autism and Dyslexia)

Curriculum Highlights

Reading Reflection Time Wider Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) Behaviour For Learning RSHE Home Learning Attendance Exams Careers Education and Guidance Mental Health and Wellbeing

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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