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The Cowplain School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Ian Gates

corporate_fareTHE COWPLAIN SCHOOL

location_onWaterlooville, PO8 8RY

language Visit Website phone 2392612020

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

946

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Attainment 8

39.6

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GCSE Rank

#50 in Hampshire

#2,599 of 3,216 nationally

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The Cowplain School is a Academy converter secondary school in Waterlooville, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Cowplain School is an academy converter in Waterlooville, Hampshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of THE COWPLAIN SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,011 pupils on roll, of whom 28% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.6, placing the school #50 in Hampshire and #2,599 of 3,216 nationally. 38.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

39.6

Grade 5+ E&M

38.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.1%

Entering EBacc20.50%

EBacc APS3.43

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23.60%

EBacc APS3.42

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.48

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS3.39

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.83

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc69%

EBacc APS3.83

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS3.66

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

05 March 2024

Inspection Report

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26 June 2018

Inspection Report

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23 April 2015

Inspection Report

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19 June 2013

Inspection Report

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23 April 2013

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-03-05

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-06-26

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-04-23

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-04-23

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.6%(47 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,011 pupils. During this period, there were 67 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,011	67	6.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,007	83	8.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	990	79	8.0%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	995	82	8.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,005	77	7.7%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	943	68	7.2%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	946	98	10.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	949	72	7.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	937	30	3.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	942	37	3.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	933	58	6.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	879	30	3.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	882	6	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	886	47	5.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	806	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	806	54	6.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	819	51	6.2%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	760	23	3.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	766	75	9.8%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	772	29	3.8%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	810	25	3.1%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	811	21	2.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	810	28	3.5%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	803	19	2.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	811	27	3.3%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	822	22	2.7%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 74 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 60 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 39 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 10 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

62.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

57.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

13.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree13%

agree37%

disagree30%

strongly disagree15%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree13%

agree40%

disagree32%

strongly disagree11%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree19%

agree21%

disagree26%

strongly disagree15%

don't know2%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes24%

no76%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree4%

agree18%

disagree36%

strongly disagree36%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree35%

agree33%

disagree21%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree31%

disagree24%

strongly disagree12%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree26%

agree40%

disagree24%

strongly disagree9%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree30%

agree55%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree26%

agree58%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree16%

agree37%

disagree26%

strongly disagree12%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes54%

no46%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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