Cowley Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
PUPILS
614
AGES
11 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy sponsor led
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
Not Rated

How Does The School Perform?

Inadequate
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(05/07/2022)
Full Report - All Reports
37%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 15% of schools in England) Below Average (About 18% of schools in England) Average (About 35% of schools in England) Above Average (About 16% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 16% of schools in England)

School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 5+ GCSEs grade 9-4
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% of pupils who achieved GCSE grade 5 or above in both English and maths
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School Lane
Donington
Spalding
PE11 4TF
01775820254

School Description

This is a friendly school where pupils feel safe and have good relationships with staff. They enjoy being part of the school musical and sports day. They read throughout the week. Pupils want to work hard. They want to get a good education. Pupils are not getting the education they should. Leaders offer them a narrow and unsuitable range of subjects. The school has low expectations of what pupils can achieve. In many lessons, pupils are not challenged. The programme for personal development is not effective. Pupils are not prepared for life in modern Britain. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do not have their needs identified, assessed or met. Leaders and teachers do not give them the support they need to thrive. Pupils who often miss school do not get the support they need to attend more. Until recently, leaders did not check the well-being and attendance of pupils who are educated at off-site, alternative provisions. The school is going through a difficult period of change. Throughout this, key leaders and staff have endeavoured to make sure that pupils feel cared for.

Cowley Academy Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>24, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>14, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 59 responses up to 06-08-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>20, "agree"=>56, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 59 responses up to 06-08-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>15, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>31, "strongly_disagree"=>20, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 59 responses up to 06-08-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>31, "strongly_agree"=>15, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>19, "dont_know"=>12} UNLOCK Figures based on 59 responses up to 06-08-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>5, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>36, "strongly_disagree"=>31, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 59 responses up to 06-08-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>17, "strongly_agree"=>20, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>22, "strongly_disagree"=>29, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 59 responses up to 06-08-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>14, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>59, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 22 responses up to 06-08-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>19, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>19, "strongly_disagree"=>14, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 59 responses up to 06-08-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>19, "agree"=>46, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>19, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 59 responses up to 06-08-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>7, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>25, "strongly_disagree"=>20, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 59 responses up to 06-08-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>8, "agree"=>49, "disagree"=>22, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 59 responses up to 06-08-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>10, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>19, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>24} UNLOCK Figures based on 59 responses up to 06-08-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>10, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>29, "dont_know"=>15} UNLOCK Figures based on 59 responses up to 06-08-2022
Yes No {"yes"=>54, "no"=>46} UNLOCK Figures based on 59 responses up to 06-08-2022

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