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Cove School
St John's Road, Cove, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9RN, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.1 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,010
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.7, the school performs in the top 67% of schools nationwide, indicating a solid level of academic achievement. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, which may be a consideration for parents. Parent satisfaction is relatively moderate, with 72% of respondents recommending the school, suggesting there may be areas for growth in community engagement and support.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.7 | Bottom 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 54% | Bottom 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 36% | Bottom 29% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 36% | Bottom 46% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 20% | Bottom 46% UK |
Parent View (109 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
My child makes good progress
79%
My child feels safe
78%
Good range of subjects
78%
Progress is communicated
78%
School has high expectations
77%
School keeps me informed
76%
My child is happy
74%
I'd recommend this school
72%
Behaviour is good
69%
School supports development
68%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.1%
Asian Other9.2%
White Other6.3%
Black African4.3%
Asian Pakistani2.6%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Indian1.9%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.30018, -0.78004 · GU14 9RN
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116446
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.coveschool.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Cove School rated by Ofsted?
Cove School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Cove School a good school?
Cove School scores 10.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Cove School?
Based on 109 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cove School receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Cove School in GCSEs?
Cove School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.7. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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