The Cowplain School Catchment Area
The Cowplain School is a academy converter secondary school in Waterlooville, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1011 pupils, and a capacity of 1080 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,011
Pupils
1,080
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
The Cowplain School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Cowplain School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hampshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hampshire catchment area documents →The Cowplain School — School Information
- Full address
- Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8RY
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 27.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138038
Other Secondary Schools in Waterlooville
If The Cowplain School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Waterlooville are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Cowplain School
Is The Cowplain School oversubscribed? ▾
The Cowplain School is operating close to its capacity of 1080 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Cowplain School? ▾
Admission to The Cowplain School is managed by Hampshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Cowplain School cover? ▾
The Cowplain School is a secondary school in Waterlooville, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Cowplain School? ▾
The Cowplain School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.