Open State Secondary Mixed

Cove School

St John's Road, Farnborough, GU14 9RN
1,010 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
27.30% FSM %
488 Boys
522 Girls
About Cove School

Cove School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving Farnborough and the surrounding area in Hampshire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the South East region.

It has 1,010 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Andrew King.

Information on Cove School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Hampshire
Region South East
Administrative District Rushmoor
Parliamentary Constituency Aldershot
Ward St John's
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10015332
URN 116446
Data Last Updated 30-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Simon Acott Chair of Governors 13/02/2025 13/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Acott Governor 07/02/2019 06/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Finola Harrington Governor 27/05/2021 26/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Catherine Hirst Governor 20/03/2025 20/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Andrew King Governor 24/01/2018 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Gemma Lewis Governor 13/02/2026 12/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Dominique McKenzie Governor 13/02/2025 12/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Nicola Morton Governor 13/02/2025 15/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Brian Rodricks Governor 26/11/2020 25/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alistair Thurlow Governor 23/03/2023 22/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Monique Turner-Bevan Governor 28/03/2024 27/03/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Nicoleta Vasilovici Governor 10/10/2022 09/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Cove School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Farnborough, Hampshire.
Cove School has 1,010 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
Cove School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Cove School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Cove School is Dr Andrew King.
Cove School is at St John's Road, Cove, Farnborough, GU14 9RN, in the Hampshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Cove School: Does not have a sixth form.
Cove School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Dr Andrew King
St John's Road, Cove, Farnborough, GU14 9RN
Location
Quick Summary
URN 116446
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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