Cowley Academy

About Cowley Academy

Cowley Academy is an academy sponsor led in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 627 pupils on roll. It is part of SOUTH LINCOLNSHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.3 (2025/26). 36.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lincolnshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

627 / 650 (96%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

20 May 2025

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

School Lane, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4TF

Phone

01775820254

Head Teacher

Katherine Kilby

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cowley Academy?

Cowley Academy is an academy sponsor led in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Cowley Academy have?

Cowley Academy has 627 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Cowley Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Cowley Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.3 in 2025/26.

Is Cowley Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Cowley Academy is part of SOUTH LINCOLNSHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Cowley Academy?

Cowley Academy is located at School Lane, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4TF.