The Cowplain School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Hart Plain Avenue Cowplain Waterlooville Hampshire PO8 8RY |
| Phone | 02392612020 |
| Reference Number | 138038 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 995 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.05%
Girls: 49.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 104 | 115 | 219 |
| 8 | 107 | 97 | 204 |
| 9 | 101 | 104 | 205 |
| 10 | 102 | 83 | 185 |
| 11 | 84 | 98 | 182 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-05-07 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-05 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-06-26 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-04-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-06-19 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-04-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Cowplain Community School | ||
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-10-13 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-06-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-11-13 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-05-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-02-14 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-10-13 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-06-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-11-13 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-05-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-02-14 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.24 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Hart Plain Infant School
Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Hants, Hampshire, PO8 8RZ |
0.21 miles |
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Hart Plain Junior School
Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8SA |
0.26 miles |
|
Padnell Infant School
Padnell Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8DS |
0.51 miles |
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Padnell Junior School
Padnell Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8EA |
0.58 miles |
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Queen's Inclosure Primary School
Cornelius Drive, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8NT |
0.58 miles |
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Woodcroft Primary
37 Woodcroft Lane, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9QD |
0.82 miles |
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The Waterloo School
Warfield Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7JJ |
0.95 miles |
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Berewood Primary School
Kentidge Way, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 3BE |
1.03 miles |
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Springwood Infant School
Springwood Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8ED |
1.21 miles |
|
Springwood Junior School
Springwood Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8ED |
1.24 miles |
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Mill Hill Primary School
Mill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7DB |
1.33 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7BP |
1.61 miles |
|
Denmead Infant School
Hambledon Road, Denmead, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 6PN |
1.67 miles |
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Denmead Junior School
Bere Road, Denmead, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 6PH |
1.69 miles |
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Warren Park Primary School
Sandleford Road, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4LR |
1.7 miles |
|
Purbrook Infant School
Aldermoor Road East, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5NQ |
1.72 miles |
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Purbrook Junior School
Aldermoor Road East, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5NQ |
1.72 miles |
|
Horndean Infant School
Merchistoun Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9LS |
1.76 miles |
|
Horndean Church of England Junior School
Five Heads Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9NW |
1.8 miles |
|
Riverside Community Special School
Scratchface Lane, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5QD |
2.03 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Jubilee School
84-86 Jubilee Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7RE |
0.53 miles |
|
Bere Clinic School
Hemlock Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8QT |
0.65 miles |
|
Rachel Madocks School
Eagle Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9XP |
0.67 miles |
|
Prospect School
Freeley Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4AQ |
1.58 miles |
|
Horndean Technology College
Barton Cross, Horndean, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9PQ |
1.66 miles |
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Oaklands Catholic School
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7BW |
1.66 miles |
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Crookhorn College
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5UD |
1.82 miles |
|
Park Community School
Middle Park Way, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4BU |
1.87 miles |
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Havant and South Downs College
College Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8AA |
2.13 miles |
|
Purbrook Park School
Park Avenue, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5DS |
2.3 miles |
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Havant Academy
Wakefords Way, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5JD |
2.63 miles |
|
Releasing Potential School
7 Kingscroft Court, Ridgway, Havant, PO9 1LS |
3.22 miles |
|
Springfield School
Central Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1QY |
3.55 miles |
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The Wymering School
Sevenoaks Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3YB |
3.59 miles |
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Warblington School
Southleigh Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2RR |
3.65 miles |
|
Redwood Park Academy
Wembley Grove, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2RY |
4.07 miles |
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City of Portsmouth College
Tudor Crescent, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2SA |
4.1 miles |
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Glenwood School
Washington Road, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7NN |
4.61 miles |
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Trafalgar School
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9RJ |
4.71 miles |
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UTC Portsmouth
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9DU |
4.71 miles |