The Cowplain School
Academy converter
Waterlooville, PO8 8RY
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 19% in England
4 of 8 in Havant
Pupils
993
First preferences per place
0.84
2026/27
Absence
10.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 38.6 | 39.0 | 39.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30% | 35% | 38% | |
| Average English grade | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 29% | 33% | 30% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.48 | -0.24 | — |
63% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Horndean Technology College · 1.6 mi · Not judged · Top 47% in England
- Oaklands Catholic School · 1.6 mi · Report card · Top 24% in England
- Crookhorn College · 1.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 28% in England
- Park Community School · 1.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 1% in England
- Purbrook Park School · 2.3 mi · No rating · Bottom 48% in England
- Havant Academy · 2.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 2% in England
The neighbourhood
The Cowplain School is in Waterlooville North West (typical home £355,000, crime low).
What is The Cowplain School's Ofsted rating?
The Cowplain School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Cowplain School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Cowplain School is in the bottom 19% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.