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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
Crossfield Avenue, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8HB, Isle of Wight
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.5 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,192
Capacity
1,585
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a solid educational environment for students aged 11-19. The school boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.7, with 70% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 39% reaching grade 5 or above. Additionally, 59% of students progress to university, including a quarter to top-third institutions, indicating a strong pathway for higher education.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 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%. | 70% | Top 40% 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%. | 39% | 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%. | 87% | Top 45% 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%. | 24% | Top 45% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 59% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 71 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.2%
White Other4.3%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed Other1.4%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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50.76276, -1.30610 · PO31 8HB
School details
Local authorityIsle of Wight
RegionSouth East
URN140845
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.cowesec.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy rated by Ofsted?
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2017.
Is Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy a good school?
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy scores 41.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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 Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy in GCSEs?
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.7. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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