Cove School vs Park Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 50 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cove School
Farnborough · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,007 students
Park Community School
Havant · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–16
1,006 students
| Measure | Cove School Farnborough, South East | Park Community School Havant, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #393 of 679 | #670 of 679 |
| National rank | #2409 of 4,090 | #4007 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 1,007 | 1,006 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,007 | 1,006 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | 62.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 105.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | 28.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.5% | 13.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.3% | 31.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.77 | 2.29 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Farnborough | Havant |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.coveschool.uk | www.pcs.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cove School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.0 vs 7.7).
- •Cove School is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 1,006.
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 Cove School better than Park Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Cove School ranks higher (41.0 vs 7.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cove School and Park Community School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Farnborough and Havant in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cove School: 1,007. Park Community School: 1,006. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cove School and Park Community School rank in South East?
Cove School is 393rd of 679 and Park Community School is 670th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).