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The Cowplain School
Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8RY, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.1 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,011
Capacity
1,080
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 81% nationally for GCSE Attainment 8 with a score of 39.6. While 63% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 21%, which may indicate limited participation in a broader curriculum. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, although prospective parents might want to consider the school's specific strengths and areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 39.6 | Bottom 19% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 34% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.1%
White Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Other0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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50.89230, -1.02528 · PO8 8RY
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN138038
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cowplainschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Cowplain School rated by Ofsted?
The Cowplain School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2024.
Is The Cowplain School a good school?
The Cowplain School scores 30.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Cowplain School in GCSEs?
The Cowplain School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.6. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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