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The Cottesloe School
Church Street, Wing, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0NY, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.8 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,141
Capacity
1,105
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 68% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores are slightly above the national average, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively modest at 18%. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, with a significant portion of graduates pursuing higher education.
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Last inspected: 7 July 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.4 | Bottom 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 68% | Top 45% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 44% | Top 50% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 49% | Top 50% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 22% | Top 50% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 65% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 85 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.4%
White Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Indian0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.89239, -0.72160 · LU7 0NY
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN110533
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Cottesloe School rated by Ofsted?
The Cottesloe School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 July 2016.
Is The Cottesloe School a good school?
The Cottesloe School scores 47.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Cottesloe School in GCSEs?
The Cottesloe School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.4. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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