Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Crossfield Avenue Cowes Isle of Wight PO31 8HB |
| Phone | 01983203103 |
| Reference Number | 140845 |
Cowes Enterprise College, an Ormiston Academy, continues to demonstrate strong performance as a good school. The school excels in providing a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued, fostering their academic and personal development effectively. Leaders maintain high ambitions for all students and focus on developing a curriculum that not only meets academic requirements but also prepares students for life beyond school. The positive atmosphere and comprehensive personal development program significantly contribute to pupils’ readiness for future opportunities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1192 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.6%
Girls: 47.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 112 | 103 | 215 |
| 8 | 119 | 109 | 228 |
| 9 | 110 | 81 | 191 |
| 10 | 94 | 89 | 183 |
| 11 | 100 | 92 | 192 |
| 12 | 61 | 56 | 117 |
| 13 | 30 | 34 | 64 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.2% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| African | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 26 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Feb 2016 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong curriculum with academic rigor across a broad range of subjects.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- High-quality careers education and guidance.
- Supportive and safe school environment for learning.
- Well-established routines promoting positive pupil behavior.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in curriculum development across some subjects.
- Need for more precise identification of knowledge building blocks in certain areas.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 49% |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 33.76 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 32.78 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 46 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 35 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Gurnard Primary School
Baring Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8DS |
0.56 miles |
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Lanesend Primary School
Love Lane, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7ES |
0.69 miles |
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Millfield Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6AS |
1.2 miles |
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Queensgate Foundation Primary
Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6PA |
1.77 miles |
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Northwood Primary School
Wyatts Lane, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8PU |
1.82 miles |
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Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy
Forest Road, Isle of Wight, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5SH |
3.8 miles |
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Wootton Community Primary School
Wootton Bridge, Church Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4PT |
3.93 miles |
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Summerfields Primary School
Atkinson Drive, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LJ |
4.11 miles |
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Medina House School
School Lane, Newport Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, PO30 2HS |
4.36 miles |
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Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
Hazel Close, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5GD |
4.37 miles |
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Barton Primary School
Furrlongs, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2AX |
4.47 miles |
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Nine Acres Primary School
South View, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1QP |
4.67 miles |
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Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School
Wellington Road, Carisbrooke, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5QT |
4.75 miles |
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Fawley Infant School
School Road, Fawley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1EA |
4.85 miles |
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Blackfield Primary and Nursery School
Hampton Lane, Blackfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1XA |
4.87 miles |
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
High Street, Carisbrooke, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1NR |
4.89 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Priory School
Beatrice Avenue, Whippingham, Isle of Wight, PO32 6LP |
2.29 miles |
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Medina College
Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2DX |
3.68 miles |
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The Isle of Wight College
Medina Way, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TA |
3.94 miles |
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Carisbrooke College
Mountbatten Drive, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5QU |
4.58 miles |
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Christ The King College
Wellington Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5QT |
4.74 miles |
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New Forest School
Fawley Road, Fawley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1FJ |
4.91 miles |