Cotham School
URN: 137440 • Bristol BS6 6DT
Overview
- Name
- Cotham School
- URN
- 137440
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- COTHAM SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Butler (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01179198000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cotham Lawn Road, Bristol BS6 6DT
Summary
Cotham School is a mixed secondary academy located in Bristol, serving 1,655 students with a capacity of 1,480. The school is dedicated to providing a life-enhancing education that nurtures the character, talents, and potential of each child, regardless of their starting point. Cotham has established a strong reputation for its creative and academic curriculum, particularly in Key Stages 3 and 4, and boasts impressive GCSE and A Level results.
The school prioritises a broad and balanced curriculum complemented by a wide range of extracurricular activities, including visual and performing arts, sports, and outdoor education. Cotham aims to foster a love of learning and encourages students to engage actively in the school community, promoting personal growth and social responsibility.
Cotham School values its diverse community, reflecting the rich backgrounds of its students. The school is committed to building strong partnerships with families and the wider community, ensuring that students are well-prepared for both university and the workplace.
The school prioritises a broad and balanced curriculum complemented by a wide range of extracurricular activities, including visual and performing arts, sports, and outdoor education. Cotham aims to foster a love of learning and encourages students to engage actively in the school community, promoting personal growth and social responsibility.
Cotham School values its diverse community, reflecting the rich backgrounds of its students. The school is committed to building strong partnerships with families and the wider community, ensuring that students are well-prepared for both university and the workplace.
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- Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- Report School Absence (sen)
- Report Student Absence (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Key Dates (calendar)
- Examination and Assessment Calendars (calendar)
- Information Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School (74.3)
- Backwell School (70.2)
- Gordano School (69.5)
- Chew Valley School (68.9)
- Bristol Free School (67.7)
Key details
- LA
- Bristol, City of
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- COTHAM SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1480
- Pupils
- 1655
- Boys
- 871
- Girls
- 784
- FSM %
- 37.80
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1655 | 871 | 784 | 1480 | 37.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1638 | 865 | 773 | 1480 | 33.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1594 | 873 | 721 | 1480 | 26.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1594 | 873 | 721 | 1480 | 26.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1530 | 835 | 695 | 1480 | 24.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1504 | 813 | 691 | 1480 | 18.70 |
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