Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
Address: Crossfield Avenue
Town/City: Cowes
County: Isle of Wight
Postcode: PO31 8HB
Telephone Number: 01983 203103
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Ormiston Academies Trust
Sponsor: Ormiston Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr Paul Slaughter
Capacity: 1585
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1156 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 73% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.5%

Location and administration

URN: 140845
DfE Number: 921/4004
UKPRN: 10045832
UPRN: 100062425296
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Isle of Wight (E06000046)
Constituency: Isle of Wight West (E14001304)
Electoral Ward: Cowes West & Gurnard (E05013369)

Easting & Northing: 449036E, 96137N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 45' 48.23" N 1° 18' 21.48" W
Plus Code: 9C2WQM7V+9J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Rebecca Bierton - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 August 2026.
  • Cheryl Buggy - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 February 2027.
  • Helen Davis - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 January 2028.
  • Monique Gallop - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 December 2026.
  • John Irvine - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 December 2025.
  • Mrs Rachel Kitley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 20 April 2026.
  • James Lucas - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 December 2026.
  • Adrian Price - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Rachel Richards - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 8 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 June 2027.
  • Madeline Rick - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 May 2030.
  • Paul Slaughter - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Jill Wareham - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2030.