Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 19
Ofsted: Good

Crossfield Avenue, Cowes, PO31 8HBOpen in maps

Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy is a secondary school in Cowes for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 50 schools in Isle of Wight. It ranks 3rd of 7 secondary schools in Isle of Wight. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 September 2017, report published 18 October 2017

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

192 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score42.7

42.7, 3.4 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths38.5%

38.5%, 6.9 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths69.8%

69.8%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc86.5%

86.5%, 46 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.96

3.96, 0.13 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

60 students

Average point score per A level entry33.56

33.56, 1.44 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,156 pupils on roll, with places for 1,585

Eligible for free school meals21.2%

21.2%, 5.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.1%

7.1%, 14.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.7%

17.7%, 2.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.5%

3.5%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Priory School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 48.2
Medina College4 milesOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 35.2
Carisbrooke College5 milesOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 41.4
Christ The King College5 milesOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 44.8
Crofton School6 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 45.3

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Paul Slaughter
Phone
01983203103
Website
cowesec.org
Address
Crossfield Avenue, Cowes, PO31 8HB
Local authority
Isle of Wight
URN
140845

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.