Cove School
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 42.7 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 42.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 50%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.74
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.95, -0.53]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 186 | 42.7 | — | 50.0% | 36.0% | 3.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 193 | 40.4 | -0.74 | 47.7% | 26.9% | 3.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 198 | 41.4 | -0.61 | 49.0% | 31.0% | 3.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 184 | 44.3 | -0.71 | 52.0% | 34.0% | 3.9 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Hampshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 116446 |
| Local authority | Hampshire |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Foundation school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Andrew King |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | GU14 9RN |
| Latest pupils | 186 |
| FSM eligible | 27.3% |
Contact and identifiers
St John's Road, Cove, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9RN
http://www.coveschool.uk1252542397| DfE number | 4203 |
| UKPRN | 10015332 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 30 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 26 Mar 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 |