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Cowley Academy
School Lane, Donington, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4TF, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.4 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
627
Capacity
650
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to educational standards. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.5 is above the national average, only 34% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 67% recommending the school, suggesting a generally positive but mixed experience among families.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 36.5 | Bottom 9% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 3% UK |
Parent View (70 responses)
★★★★★3.5
My child feels safe
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
School has high expectations
81%
My child is happy
80%
Good range of subjects
79%
Behaviour is good
79%
My child makes good progress
76%
Progress is communicated
74%
I'd recommend this school
67%
School keeps me informed
59%
School supports development
57%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.2%
White Other6.4%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.90518, -0.19935 · PE11 4TF
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN149436
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Cowley Academy rated by Ofsted?
Cowley Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is Cowley Academy a good school?
Cowley Academy scores 17.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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 Cowley Academy?
Based on 70 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cowley Academy receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Cowley Academy in GCSEs?
Cowley Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.5. 34% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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