Horndean Technology College vs The Cowplain School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horndean Technology College
Waterlooville · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,288 students
The Cowplain School
Waterlooville · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
993 students
| Measure | Horndean Technology College Waterlooville, South East | The Cowplain School Waterlooville, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #258 of 679 | #433 of 679 |
| National rank | #1337 of 4,090 | #2739 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,288 | 993 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,288 | 993 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.7% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | 39.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.6% | 38.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.9% | 63.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.97 | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Waterlooville | Waterlooville |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.horndeantc.hants.sch.uk/ | www.cowplainschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Horndean Technology College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.1 vs 34.2).
- •Horndean Technology College is the larger school with 1,288 students compared with 993.
- •Horndean Technology College is a local authority 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 Horndean Technology College better than The Cowplain School?
On the Success Index (England), Horndean Technology College ranks higher (63.1 vs 34.2 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 Horndean Technology College and The Cowplain School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Waterlooville and Waterlooville in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horndean Technology College: 1,288. The Cowplain School: 993. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horndean Technology College and The Cowplain School rank in South East?
Horndean Technology College is 258th of 679 and The Cowplain School is 433rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).