The Cotswold Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Address | The Avenue, GL54 2BD |
| School Website | www.cotswold.gloucs.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1451820554 |
| URN | 136292 |
School Census
| Total | 1414 |
| Girls/Boys | 741/673 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.4%/47.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 163 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/03/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 18/03/2015 | Outstanding |
| 06/05/2009 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 18/03/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 06/05/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 61.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 77.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 53.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.09 |
| Progress 8 | 0.48 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 62% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 82% |
| Entering EBacc | 34% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.02 |
| Progress 8 | 0.67 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 68% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 81% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.24 |
| Progress 8 | 0.49 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 444 |
| As first preference | 265 |
| As second preference | 95 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 245 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 237 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 371 |
| As first preference | 257 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 247 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 237 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 402 |
| As first preference | 252 |
| As second preference | 94 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 244 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 238 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 376 |
| As first preference | 221 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 244 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 217 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 324 |
| As first preference | 179 |
| As second preference | 87 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 179 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 412 |
| As first preference | 259 |
| As second preference | 100 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 234 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 226 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 396 |
| As first preference | 268 |
| As second preference | 88 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 224 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 212 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 382 |
| As first preference | 245 |
| As second preference | 81 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 207 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 395 |
| As first preference | 238 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 202 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 367 |
| As first preference | 247 |
| As second preference | 73 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 202 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 361 |
| As first preference | 264 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 204 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 94% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 44% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 94% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 94% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School
(0.14 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: School Hill, , GL54 2AW