The Cottesloe School
URN: 110533 • Aylesbury LU7 0NY
Overview
- Name
- The Cottesloe School
- URN
- 110533
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01296688264
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Street, Aylesbury LU7 0NY
Summary
The Cottesloe School, located in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,141 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,105. The school prides itself on fostering a vibrant and challenging learning environment, supported by a dedicated team of highly qualified staff. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its mission statement: "Prepare, Aspire, Succeed," which guides the educational journey of its students.
The curriculum at The Cottesloe School is designed to cater to diverse learning needs, offering a comprehensive range of GCSE and A-Level qualifications alongside vocational courses. This approach ensures that all students have the opportunity to pursue their interests and achieve their academic goals. The school emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between home and school, promoting a culture of respect, hard work, and commitment.
Support for students is a key focus, with a structured Behaviour for Learning policy and a dedicated safeguarding team. The school aims to create a positive and inclusive atmosphere where every student can thrive academically and personally, preparing them for future success.
The curriculum at The Cottesloe School is designed to cater to diverse learning needs, offering a comprehensive range of GCSE and A-Level qualifications alongside vocational courses. This approach ensures that all students have the opportunity to pursue their interests and achieve their academic goals. The school emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between home and school, promoting a culture of respect, hard work, and commitment.
Support for students is a key focus, with a structured Behaviour for Learning policy and a dedicated safeguarding team. The school aims to create a positive and inclusive atmosphere where every student can thrive academically and personally, preparing them for future success.
Useful links
- Absences and Attendance (sen)
- SEND and Inclusion (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- Head of School Letters (calendar)
- News (calendar)
- Open Events 2025 | 2026 (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Aylesbury Grammar School (80.6)
- Aylesbury High School (76.3)
- Waddesdon Church of England School (75.7)
- Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School (74.2)
- Aylesbury Grammar School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1105
- Pupils
- 1141
- Boys
- 592
- Girls
- 549
- FSM %
- 15.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1141 | 592 | 549 | 1105 | 15.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1118 | 601 | 517 | 1105 | 13.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1106 | 569 | 537 | 1105 | 13.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1106 | 569 | 537 | 1105 | 13.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1079 | 544 | 535 | 1105 | 10.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1074 | 536 | 538 | 1105 | 7.90 |
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