Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Isle of Wight |
| Address | Crossfield Avenue, PO31 8HB |
| School Website | www.cowesec.org |
| Telephone | 1983203103 |
| URN | 140845 |
School Census
| Total | 1238 |
| Girls/Boys | 602/636 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.6%/51.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 212 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/09/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/09/2017 | Good |
| 28/11/2012 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 26/09/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/11/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52.20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 59.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 87.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.4 |
| Progress 8 | -0.07 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 58% |
| Entering EBacc | 92% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.13 |
| Progress 8 | -0.15 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 58% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.62 |
| Progress 8 | -0.09 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 283 |
| As first preference | 202 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 199 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 187 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 334 |
| As first preference | 236 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 233 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 224 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 304 |
| As first preference | 203 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 202 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 189 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 363 |
| As first preference | 262 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 206 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 199 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 337 |
| As first preference | 199 |
| As second preference | 96 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 187 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 311 |
| As first preference | 238 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 255 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 238 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 249 |
| As first preference | 170 |
| As second preference | 55 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 170 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 284 |
| As first preference | 191 |
| As second preference | 73 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 195 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 191 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 243 |
| As first preference | 185 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 185 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 185 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 225 |
| As first preference | 155 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 165 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 61% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 85% |
| no | 15% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Cowes Primary School
(0.11 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Edinburgh Close, , PO31 8HF
Gurnard Primary School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Baring Road, , PO31 8DS