Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy, Cowes
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2017 inspection — up from Inadequate.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
23.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.9
Avg class size
49
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
1,156 pupils
1,585 capacity
429 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Cowes
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Cowes
Admissions Demand - Isle of Wight
Places available
1,342
Applications
1,244
Got 1st preference
85.5%
Got preferred school
96.0%
Secondary admissions across Isle of Wight (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.8601%
Overall absence
32.38367%
Persistent absence
1,053
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
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