The Cotswold School
URN: 115761 • Cheltenham GL54 2BD
Overview
- Name
- The Cotswold School
- URN
- 115761
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ann Holland (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- The Avenue, Cheltenham GL54 2BD
Summary
The Cotswold School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, with a capacity of 1,051 students. Recognised for its outstanding educational standards, the school caters to students aged 11-18 and has received accolades such as the Ofsted Outstanding rating and the Comprehensive School of the Year in the Southwest for 2025.
The school’s ethos is built on the values of friendship and knowledge, fostering a supportive community among students, parents, and staff. The curriculum is designed to inspire academic achievement while promoting personal growth through various extracurricular activities, including music, sports, and leadership opportunities.
The Cotswold School prioritises student wellbeing and engagement, encouraging participation in community events and initiatives. Parents are invited to get involved, and the school offers resources to assist families in transitioning to secondary education. For more information on admissions and school activities, parents can visit the school’s website.
The school’s ethos is built on the values of friendship and knowledge, fostering a supportive community among students, parents, and staff. The curriculum is designed to inspire academic achievement while promoting personal growth through various extracurricular activities, including music, sports, and leadership opportunities.
The Cotswold School prioritises student wellbeing and engagement, encouraging participation in community events and initiatives. Parents are invited to get involved, and the school offers resources to assist families in transitioning to secondary education. For more information on admissions and school activities, parents can visit the school’s website.
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Nearby alternatives
- Balcarras School (78.8)
- The Cotswold Academy (76.2)
- Pate's Grammar School (74.4)
- The High School Leckhampton (71.3)
- Cleeve School (67.2)
Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1051
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2010-09-05
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1051 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1051 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1051 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1051 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1051 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1051 |
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