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Are all Cowes neighbourhoods included?

Yes. We group schools by their locality field so you can quickly scan areas and their nearby schools. All sections are expanded by default on this page.

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Cowes Area

Cowes secondary schools serve this historic Isle of Wight town, with 1 secondary school providing education for local families. Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy is rated Good by Ofsted and achieves an average Attainment 8 score of 43, above the England average of 39. 100% of secondary schools in Cowes are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 86%. Families in Cowes benefit from a comprehensive school with strong local community ties and improving academic standards. Use the map view to explore the school and see which neighbourhoods it serves.

Top schools in Cowes

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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
Cowes