Bere Clinic School vs The Cowplain School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bere Clinic School
Waterlooville · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
10 students
The Cowplain School
Waterlooville · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
993 students
| Measure | Bere Clinic School Waterlooville, South East | The Cowplain School Waterlooville, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #433 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #2739 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 10 | 993 |
| Pupils on roll | 10 | 993 |
| Free school meals | – | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Waterlooville | Waterlooville |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | – | www.cowplainschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Cowplain School is the larger school with 993 students compared with 10.
- •Bere Clinic School is a independent school while The Cowplain School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bere Clinic School better than The Cowplain School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bere Clinic School and The Cowplain School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Waterlooville and Waterlooville in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bere Clinic School: 10. The Cowplain School: 993. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bere Clinic School and The Cowplain School rank in South East?
Bere Clinic School is unranked and The Cowplain School is 433rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).