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Cove School

Cove School, Farnborough
Secondary

Cove School

St John's Road, Cove, Farnborough, GU14 9RN

A Good-rated secondary school in Farnborough.

Foundation school
Pupils
1,010
Ages
11-16
FSM
27.3%
Attainment 8
42.6
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2020

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.0%
Basics 9-5
35.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
36.0%
EBacc APS
3.76
EBacc 9-5
12.9%
EBacc 9-4
19.9%
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About Cove School

Cove School is a secondary school in Farnborough, Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 109 responses), 72% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.6. The school has around 1,010 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: St John's Road, Farnborough, GU14 9RN | More schools in Hampshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Cove School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2020 — Good
  2. Sept 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Cove School

What is Cove School's Ofsted rating?
Cove School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What do parents say about Cove School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 109 responses): 72% of parents would recommend Cove School.
What are Cove School's latest exam results?
Cove School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Cove School located?
Cove School is a secondary school in Farnborough, Hampshire (GU14 9RN).
How many pupils attend Cove School?
Cove School has around 1,010 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cove School with other schools?
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