The Cowplain School

About The Cowplain School

The Cowplain School is an academy converter in Waterlooville, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,011 pupils on roll. It is part of THE COWPLAIN SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.1 (2025/26). 30.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hampshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,011 / 1,080 (94%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

5 March 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Hart Plain Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8RY

Phone

02392612020

Headteacher

Ian Gates

Website

http://www.cowplainschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Cowplain School?

The Cowplain School is an academy converter in Waterlooville, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Cowplain School have?

The Cowplain School has 1,011 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Cowplain School's Ofsted rating?

The Cowplain School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024).

How does The Cowplain School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Cowplain School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.1 in 2025/26.

Is The Cowplain School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Cowplain School is part of THE COWPLAIN SCHOOL.

Where is The Cowplain School?

The Cowplain School is located at Hart Plain Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8RY.