The Cowplain School
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Attainment 8 of 39.6 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 39.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 54%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.24
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.45, -0.03]
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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 | 185 | 39.6 | — | 53.5% | 20.5% | 3.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 182 | 39.0 | -0.24 | 50.0% | 23.6% | 3.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 141 | 38.6 | -0.48 | 50.0% | 29.0% | 3.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 189 | 44.1 | -0.27 | 62.0% | 31.0% | 3.8 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Hampshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 138038 |
| Local authority | Hampshire |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Ian Gates |
| Trust | THE COWPLAIN SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | PO8 8RY |
| Latest pupils | 185 |
| FSM eligible | 27.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8RY
http://www.cowplainschool.co.uk/View local authority page2392612020| DfE number | 4110 |
| UKPRN | 10036689 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 6 May 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Publication date | 6 May 2024 |