Cowley Academy
Academy sponsor led
Spalding, PE11 4TF
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 14% in England
4 of 6 in South Holland
Pupils
621
First preferences per place
1.10
2026/27
Absence
8.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 39.4 | 43.0 | 36.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22% | 30% | 17% | |
| Average English grade | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.6 | 4.0 | 3.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 20% | 24% | 12% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.08 | -0.12 | — |
34% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Thomas Middlecott Academy · 6.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 1% in England
- Spalding Academy · 8.6 mi · No rating · Bottom 34% in England
- Spalding Grammar School · 8.6 mi · Good · Top 8% in England
- Spalding High School · 8.7 mi · Outstanding · Top 6% in England
- The Boston Grammar School · 8.8 mi · Report card · Top 26% in England
- Haven High Academy · 9.2 mi · Inadequate · Bottom 2% in England
The neighbourhood
Cowley Academy is in Donington, Quadring & Gosberton (typical home £250,000, crime average).
What is Cowley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Cowley Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Cowley Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Cowley Academy is in the bottom 14% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.