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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Balcarras School (78.8)
- Pate's Grammar School (74.4)
- The High School Leckhampton (71.3)
- Cleeve School (67.2)
- Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre (66.5)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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