The Cowplain School — Secondary School in Waterlooville

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The Cowplain School

Waterlooville, PO8 8RY

1,011 Pupils

1,080 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

27.80% FSM %

513 Boys

498 Girls

About The Cowplain School

Located in Waterlooville (PO8 8RY), The Cowplain School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–16, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Hampshire.

It has 1,011 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,080. Current headteacher: Ian Gates.

Data for The Cowplain School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Hampshire
Region	South East
Administrative District	Havant
Parliamentary Constituency	Fareham and Waterlooville
Ward	Hart Plain
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE COWPLAIN SCHOOL
Opened	01-04-2012
UKPRN	10036689
URN	138038
Data Last Updated	27-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Ian Gates	Accounting Officer	01/05/2013	—	N/A
Mr Stephen Head	Chair of Trustees	31/03/2024	30/03/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Sale	Chief Financial Officer	15/01/2025	—	N/A
Mrs Lorraine Harbour	Member	27/02/2018	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Stephen Head	Member	17/02/2012	—	Original (signatory) members
Mr Russell Jonathan	Member	27/04/2023	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Glenn Taylor	Member	02/07/2019	22/01/2026	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Sarah Thompson	Member	27/04/2023	—	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Susan Young	Member	04/12/2016	—	Appointed by academy members
Miss Alice Arnold	Trustee	27/01/2026	26/01/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Ashley	Trustee	13/07/2021	12/07/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Tewari Bhanumattee	Trustee	27/03/2018	26/03/2026	Appointed by GB/board