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Cove School

Foundation school · Farnborough · GU14 9RN

Ages 11–16 · 1,007 pupils · Hampshire

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Ofsted

Not judged

Attainment 8

40.4

Overall absence

9.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-01-21

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Requires improvement
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.74
−20+2
Attainment 840.4
English & maths grade 5+34%
English & maths grade 4+54%
EBacc entry27%

EBacc APS: 3.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)24.2%
Unauthorised1.9%
Authorised absence
7.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.1%
Enrolments in measure
1,048

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill96%

1,007 pupils · 1,050 places

Pupils on roll
1,007
Boys / girls
487 / 520
School capacity
1,050
Capacity fill
1,007 / 1,050 (96%)
Free school meals
27.6%
FSM pupils
278
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Dr Andrew King

Location

Address
St John's Road, Cove
Postcode
GU14 9RN
Town
Farnborough
County
Hampshire
Local authority
Hampshire
District
Rushmoor
Constituency
Aldershot
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
HI - Hearing Impairment
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
2 on roll / 6 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Farnborough, Hampshire, 1,007 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 27.6%. SEN provision includes: HI - Hearing Impairment.

Open schools in Farnborough
30
Secondary schools in Farnborough
3
Academies among open schools in Farnborough
17% (5)
Open schools in GU14
30
Secondary in GU14
3
Open schools in Hampshire LA
620
Secondary in Hampshire LA
67

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in FarnboroughNear GU14

  • Bohunt Farnborough

    Ofsted: Inadequate

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

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    Ages 11–16

    • Absence14.0%
    • FSM34.3%

    1.2 miles away

  • Kings International College

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Camberley · GU15 2PQ · Surrey

    Ages 11–16

    • FSM23.0%

    2.0 miles away

  • The Wavell School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Secondary

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att849.2
    • P80.2
    • EM5+46%
    • Absence8.5%

    2.2 miles away

  • Frogmore Community College

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 11–16

    • FSM20.2%

    2.7 miles away

  • Tomlinscote School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    Camberley · GU16 8PY · Surrey

    Ages 11–16

    • Att853.3
    • P80.3
    • EM5+61%
    • Absence7.1%

    2.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Dr Andrew King
Telephone
01252542397
Website
http://www.coveschool.uk

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