Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
URN: 140845 • Cowes PO31 8HB
Overview
- Name
- Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
- URN
- 140845
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Kitley (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01983203103
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Crossfield Avenue, Cowes PO31 8HB
Summary
Cowes Enterprise College, an Ormiston Academy, is a mixed secondary school located in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, accommodating 1,192 students with a capacity of 1,585. The college is committed to providing a disciplined yet dynamic learning environment, guided by the Ormiston Academies Trust. It has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted and consistently achieves high progress rates compared to other schools on the Isle of Wight.
The college offers a broad curriculum designed to prepare students for life beyond school, with a focus on academic achievement and personal development. Support for students is a priority, with dedicated teams for special educational needs and a strong emphasis on pastoral care. The school also engages with the community through events such as the Isle of Wight Science Festival and various sports competitions.
Cowes Enterprise College fosters a collaborative atmosphere among staff, encouraging professional development and innovative teaching methods. Feedback from parents and former students highlights the supportive environment and the positive impact of the school's ethos on student well-being and academic success.
The college offers a broad curriculum designed to prepare students for life beyond school, with a focus on academic achievement and personal development. Support for students is a priority, with dedicated teams for special educational needs and a strong emphasis on pastoral care. The school also engages with the community through events such as the Isle of Wight Science Festival and various sports competitions.
Cowes Enterprise College fosters a collaborative atmosphere among staff, encouraging professional development and innovative teaching methods. Feedback from parents and former students highlights the supportive environment and the positive impact of the school's ethos on student well-being and academic success.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Senior leadership team (sen)
- See all events (calendar)
- Oct 15 15th Oct 5th Dec (calendar)
- Year 6 Tours 29 Sep 25 We will be holding an Open Month for Year 6 to Year 7 admissions from Monday 29th September until Friday 24th October. Read More (calendar)
- Oct 27 27th Oct 31st Oct (calendar)
- Oct 17 17th Oct (calendar)
- Staff Development Day 05 Dec 25 Friday 5th December is a Staff Development Day and the Academy will be closed to students. Read More (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Cowes Enterprise College (45.2)
- Cowes High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Isle of Wight
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1585
- Pupils
- 1192
- Boys
- 627
- Girls
- 565
- FSM %
- 22.10
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Isle of Wight
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1192 | 627 | 565 | 1585 | 22.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1256 | 651 | 605 | 1585 | 20.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1226 | 610 | 616 | 1585 | 18.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1226 | 610 | 616 | 1585 | 18.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1216 | 611 | 605 | 1585 | 16.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1194 | 595 | 599 | 1585 | 12.80 |
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