Cotham Gardens Primary School
URN: 138708 • Bristol BS6 6AL
Overview
- Name
- Cotham Gardens Primary School
- URN
- 138708
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- COTHAM GARDENS PRIMARY SCHOOL LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emmeline Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01173772610
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 18 Cotham Grove, Bristol BS6 6AL
Summary
Cotham Gardens Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Bristol, with a current enrolment of 412 pupils and a capacity of 630. The school is committed to creating a safe and happy environment for its students, as highlighted in their recent Ofsted report. The leadership model introduced in September 2024 aims to enhance all aspects of learning and development, ensuring that every child receives the support they need.
The curriculum at Cotham Gardens is designed to provide a structured learning pathway from Reception to Year 6. Early literacy and numeracy skills are prioritised, with children beginning to read books that correspond to their phonetic knowledge right from the start. The school also places a strong emphasis on attendance, working closely with families and external agencies to address any barriers to regular school attendance.
Cotham Gardens values community engagement and maintains open communication with parents, fostering a collaborative approach to education. The leadership team is focused on continuous improvement, building on recent advancements to ensure a high-quality educational experience for all pupils.
The curriculum at Cotham Gardens is designed to provide a structured learning pathway from Reception to Year 6. Early literacy and numeracy skills are prioritised, with children beginning to read books that correspond to their phonetic knowledge right from the start. The school also places a strong emphasis on attendance, working closely with families and external agencies to address any barriers to regular school attendance.
Cotham Gardens values community engagement and maintains open communication with parents, fostering a collaborative approach to education. The leadership team is focused on continuous improvement, building on recent advancements to ensure a high-quality educational experience for all pupils.
Useful links
- Arbor (other)
- Ofsted Report (other)
- More Posts (other)
- Google Chrome (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Bristol, City of
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- COTHAM GARDENS PRIMARY SCHOOL LTD
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 412
- Boys
- 190
- Girls
- 222
- FSM %
- 20.60
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 412 | 190 | 222 | 630 | 20.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 482 | 236 | 246 | 630 | 19.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 543 | 280 | 263 | 630 | 17.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 543 | 280 | 263 | 630 | 17.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 541 | 289 | 252 | 630 | 16.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 565 | 307 | 258 | 630 | 13.10 |
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