Cowley Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Address | School Lane, Donington, PE11 4TF |
| School Website | None |
| Telephone | 1775820254 |
| URN | 149436 |
School Census
| Total | 614 |
| Girls/Boys | 288/326 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.9%/53.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 167 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 26.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/07/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Inadequate.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/07/2022 | Inadequate |
| 25/09/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/07/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal Development | Inadequate |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 25/09/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | School inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 49.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 4.70% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.39 |
| Progress 8 | -0.12 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 21% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 36% |
| Entering EBacc | 22% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.18 |
| Progress 8 | 0.08 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 250 |
| As first preference | 121 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 63 |
| Total Offers Made | 115 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 108 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 203 |
| As first preference | 99 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 116 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 96 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
Nearby Schools
The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Towndam Lane, , PE11 4TR