Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy vs Priory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
Cowes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,156 students
Priory School
Whippingham · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
172 students
| Measure | Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy Cowes, South East | Priory School Whippingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #371 of 679 | #208 of 679 |
| National rank | #2197 of 4,090 | #1018 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 1,156 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,156 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 72.9% | 67.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.5% | 59.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.8% | 70.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.96 | 4.56 |
| A level points per entry | 33.6 | – |
| town | Cowes | Whippingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cowesec.org | www.prioryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Priory School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.1 vs 45.5).
- •Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy is the larger school with 1,156 students compared with 172.
- •Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy is a academy school while Priory School is a independent 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 Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy better than Priory School?
On the Success Index (England), Priory School ranks higher (70.1 vs 45.5 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 Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy and Priory School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Cowes and Whippingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy: 1,156. Priory School: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy and Priory School rank in South East?
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy is 371st of 679 and Priory School is 208th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).