The Cotswold Academy

URN: 136292 • Cheltenham GL54 2BD

Overview

Name
The Cotswold Academy
URN
136292
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE COTSWOLD SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
76.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
W Morgan (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01451820554
Website
Visit
Address
The Avenue, Cheltenham GL54 2BD

Summary

The Cotswold Academy, located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,500 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,402. Recognised for its outstanding educational standards, the academy was awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by Ofsted in March 2025 and was named Comprehensive School of the Year in the Southwest for the same year.

The academy offers a comprehensive curriculum for students aged 11 to 18, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence and personal development. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment, ensuring that all students receive the guidance they need to thrive both academically and socially.

Community engagement is a key aspect of The Cotswold Academy's ethos, with various events and initiatives aimed at involving parents and local residents. The school promotes a collaborative atmosphere, encouraging students to participate actively in their education and community life. For more information, visit their website at http://www.cotswold.gloucs.sch.uk.

Key details

LA
Gloucestershire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE COTSWOLD SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1402
Pupils
1500
Boys
737
Girls
763
FSM %
15.30
Open date
2010-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2015-03-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Gloucestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1500 737 763 1402 15.30
2024-09-11 1472 726 746 1402 14.80
2023-09-11 1400 687 713 1402 11.10
2022-09-11 1400 687 713 1402 11.10
2021-09-11 1398 692 706 1141 9.80
2020-09-11 1408 700 708 1141 7.20

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