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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
- Secondary
- Cowes PO31 8HB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress due to high expectations and support for underachievers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, wear their uniform with pride, and maintain a clean school environment.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers benefit from high-quality training led by peers and trust officers.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use questions to probe understanding and improve pupils' knowledge.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is effective in most subjects; however, some variability remains.
Parent Satisfaction: The majority of parents recognize the school's strong progress.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents' views are considered, and some feel the school meets their child's needs well.
Communication: Most parents feel informed, but some believe communication could be improved.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have transformed the school, raising aspirations and improving outcomes.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective checks on teaching quality and prompt interventions for underachieving pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying has declined, and pupils feel safe; leaders provide detailed e-safety advice.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding with meticulous records and external agency collaboration.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs, educational visits, and after-school activities available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Disadvantaged pupils have targeted extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive high-quality careers advice and support for university applications.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form make good progress with high levels of challenge.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs make strong progress with accurate assessments and allocated resources.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum is broad and balanced with well-judged changes at key stage 4.
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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Isle of Wight County, South East.
It has 1256 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 51% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We aim to provide an education which genuinely prepares young people to be able to grasp every opportunity and meet the demands of life in the 21st century. Our curriculum will ensure that we blend the acquisition of academic, applied and vocational qualifications with the development of independence, creativity and wider competencies and skills, to prepare our learners for embracing their futures. Our aspiration expectation is for all to strive for and achieve excellence in everything we do, to ensure that the Cowes community gets the best and we deliver an outstanding education. If you want any further information or would like to visit our Academy please contact us.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | 15.1 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 51% | 48% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 7.30% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 31.44% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 44.44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 92% | 31.67% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 11.33% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 15.44% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.14 | 2.82 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 96.29% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 195 | 142 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 91.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 35.14% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 28% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 0.86% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 27.57% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 31.44% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 45.22% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 79% | 32.89% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 14.78% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 19.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.62 | 2.91 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 83% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 168 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 80.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 37.14% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 26.86% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.29% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 10 | 23.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 8 | 41.33% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 5 | 6.44% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 5 | 11.89% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.77 | 2.61 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 91% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 87.4% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 24.4% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 29.2% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.4% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 33.4% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.8% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 9 | 18% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 11 | 28.11% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 16.33% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 4.78% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 1 | 7.44% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.98 | 1.99 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 76.8% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 153 | 113 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 54.8% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 22.8% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 29.8% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.4% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 20.88% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 30.38% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 13% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 6.38% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 7% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 57.2% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 188 | 120 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 54.8% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 23% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 28.4% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.4% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.4% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.15 | 21.81 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.82 | 22.9 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.30% | 10.77% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 69 | 137 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 51.75% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.75% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 23.5% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 13.5% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.6 | 23.8 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.59 | 24.2 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.9% | 13.55% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 79 | 243 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 57.25% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 20.75% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 12.75% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.59 8 | 20.69 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.34 5 | 22.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.0% | 10.55% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 45 | 221 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 49% | 46.25% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 6.25% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 25.25% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 18% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.95 | 18.8 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.13 1 | 19.99 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.0% | 7.37% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 7 | 22.5% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.5% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 15% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.47 | 25.52 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.41 | 19.83 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.8% | 5.33% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 3 | 30.5% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.25% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 26% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9.75% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
