The Cowplain School
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–16Mixed
Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8RY
Headteacher · Mr Ian Gates
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Key facts
Pupils993Capacity 1,080
OfstedGoodInspected 5 March 2024
TrustThe Cowplain School
Free school meals30.7%
SEN provisionResourced provision
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 5 March 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Hampshire council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in HampshireNearby schools for the same ages
- Horndean Technology College1.7 mi
- Oaklands Catholic School1.7 mi
- Crookhorn College1.8 mi
- Park Community School1.9 mi
- Purbrook Park School2.3 mi