Cowley Academy

A inadequate academy sponsor led school in Lincolnshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cowley Academy.

Spalding, PE114TF Ofsted: Inadequate Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

39

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
51.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.12
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 55.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Inadequate

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

Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
5 July 2022
Previous grade
Good
Category of concern
SM
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour & attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Inadequate
Leadership & management
Inadequate
Safeguarding
Not effective

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

Location & Contact

Address
School Lane
Spalding, PE114TF
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School Information

URN
149436
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
School Lane, Spalding, PE11 4TF
Ofsted rating
Inadequate
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
105
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
629 pupils
11-16

School Demographics

Total Pupils
629
Free School Meals
30.8% (194 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.6% (29 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores

Attainment 8:
43.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.6
English Attainment 8:
9.2
Maths Attainment 8:
8.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.1

EBacc Subject Performance

Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.6
Ebacc English:
97.6%
Ebacc Entry:
3.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.6%
Ebacc Languages:
7.9%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%

Progress Measures

Progress 8:
-0.12
Progress 8 Range:
-0.37 to 0.13