The Thomas Cowley High School
URN: 138755 • Spalding PE11 4TF
Overview
- Name
- The Thomas Cowley High School
- URN
- 138755
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christopher Wright (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- School Lane, Spalding PE11 4TF
Summary
The Thomas Cowley High School, located in Spalding, Lincolnshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 615 students and a capacity of 650. The school operates under the ethos of "Aspire, Challenge, Achieve," aiming to provide a personalised educational experience that meets the diverse needs of its students. The school's mission is to foster a supportive environment where students are motivated to achieve their personal best and develop qualities such as courage, respect, and integrity.
The curriculum at Cowley Academy is designed to be broad, challenging, and inclusive, offering a wide range of subjects to cater to the varied talents of its students. High academic standards are emphasised, with innovative assessment methods used to inform teaching and ensure continuity across different Key Stages. The school community values individual achievements and diversity, striving to create confident and capable citizens who contribute positively to society.
Cowley Academy also prioritises student well-being, encouraging a culture of mutual respect and support. The school is committed to treating all individuals with dignity, in line with the Equality Act 2010, and aims to prepare students for a successful future beyond compulsory education.
The curriculum at Cowley Academy is designed to be broad, challenging, and inclusive, offering a wide range of subjects to cater to the varied talents of its students. High academic standards are emphasised, with innovative assessment methods used to inform teaching and ensure continuity across different Key Stages. The school community values individual achievements and diversity, striving to create confident and capable citizens who contribute positively to society.
Cowley Academy also prioritises student well-being, encouraging a culture of mutual respect and support. The school is committed to treating all individuals with dignity, in line with the Equality Act 2010, and aims to prepare students for a successful future beyond compulsory education.
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Nearby alternatives
- Spalding High School (74.9)
- Spalding Academy (63.5)
- University Academy Holbeach (61.6)
- Spalding Grammar School (58.7)
- University Academy Long Sutton (46.4)
Key details
- LA
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 650
- Pupils
- 615
- Boys
- 328
- Girls
- 287
- FSM %
- 26.50
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- 2022-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 615 | 328 | 287 | 650 | 26.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 615 | 328 | 287 | 650 | 26.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 615 | 328 | 287 | 650 | 26.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 615 | 328 | 287 | 650 | 26.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 606 | 313 | 293 | 650 | 22.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 621 | 318 | 303 | 650 | 19.70 |
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