Cotswold Chine School

URN: 115802 • Stroud GL6 9AG

Overview

Name
Cotswold Chine School
URN
115802
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Hannah Dury (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01453837550
Website
Visit
Address
Box, Stroud GL6 9AG

Summary

Cotswold Chine School is an independent special school located in Stroud, Gloucestershire, catering to children and young people aged 7 to 19 with complex learning needs and associated social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. Established in 1954, the school adopts a trauma-informed and relationship-based approach to education and care, aiming to create a safe and nurturing environment for its pupils. The school can accommodate up to 60 students, including 18 day students and 42 residential placements.

The curriculum at Cotswold Chine is developmentally sensitive, designed to support each child's individual progress and re-engagement with learning. The highly skilled staff includes specialist teachers, carers, and therapists who address a wide range of developmental and mental health needs. The school also offers various extracurricular activities to promote personal growth and community involvement.

Cotswold Chine is part of the Novalis Trust, a charity that shares its ethos of providing trauma-informed care and education. The school is recognised for its commitment to helping students overcome their challenges and achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive setting.

Key details

LA
Gloucestershire
Age range
7 - 19
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
60
Pupils
53
Boys
23
Girls
30
FSM %
Open date
1957-12-12
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-01-27
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Gloucestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 53 23 30 60
2024-09-11 54 24 30 60
2023-09-11 50 32 18 60 0.00
2022-09-11 50 32 18 60 0.00
2021-09-11 55 31 24 60 0.00
2020-09-11 57 36 21 60 0.00

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