The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.6
4.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 141 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,011
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 27.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- THE COWPLAIN SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Ian Gates (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8RY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCowplain Community School
Secondary · Very close
Hart Plain Infant School
Primary · 344m away
Hart Plain Junior School
Primary · 422m away
Padnell Infant School
Primary · 822m away
Jubilee School
Independent · 845m away
Padnell Junior School
Primary · 928m away
Queen's Inclosure Primary School
Primary · 931m away
Bere Clinic School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Cowplain School a selective school?
No. The Cowplain School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Cowplain School's Ofsted rating?
The Cowplain School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Cowplain School?
The Cowplain School currently has 1,011 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Cowplain School take?
The Cowplain School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Cowplain School?
The Cowplain School is in Waterlooville, PO8 8RY, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Cowplain School have a sixth form?
No, The Cowplain School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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