Cowley Academy

Cowley Academy, formerly known as The Thomas Cowley High School, is a mixed secondary school with academy status located on School Lane, Donington, Spalding, Lincolnshire. The school serves students aged 11 to 16 and is part of the South Lincolnshire Academies Trust since September 2022. It is a non-selective, mixed secondary modern school with an approximate enrollment of 600 students. The school prides itself on a personalised approach to education, aiming to prepare students to be happy, healthy, employable, and positively engaged with the world beyond compulsory education. Cowley Academy has a strong focus on academic excellence, behaviour, and student engagement, supported by outstanding leadership and management as noted in the latest Ofsted inspection in May 2025. The school's history dates back to the early 18th century, founded through the endowment of Thomas Cowley in 1719 to provide education to poor children. Over time, it evolved from a charity school and grammar school to its current academy status. Facilities and curriculum are designed to support a broad and balanced education, with pastoral care and safeguarding systems that foster a supportive environment. The school is oversubscribed and performs in line with national averages academically, showing recent improvements in student progress scores.