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Cowley Academy

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Cowley Academy

School Lane, Spalding, PE11 4TF

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
627
Ages
11-16
FSM
35.6%
Attainment 8
36.5
Ofsted
Inadequate
May 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
6.7%
Basics 9-5
16.8%

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
4.8%
EBacc APS
2.84
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
1.6%
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About Cowley Academy

Cowley Academy is a secondary school in Spalding, Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.5. The school has around 627 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Cowley Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

  1. Jul 2022 — Inadequate (predecessor: The Thomas Cowley High School)
  2. Sept 2012 — Good (predecessor: The Thomas Cowley High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Cowley Academy

What is Cowley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Cowley Academy received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Cowley Academy's latest exam results?
Cowley Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Cowley Academy located?
Cowley Academy is a secondary school in Spalding, Lincolnshire (PE11 4TF).
How many pupils attend Cowley Academy?
Cowley Academy has around 627 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cowley Academy with other schools?
View Cowley Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lincolnshire.