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The Cotswold Academy
The Avenue, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 2BD, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.0 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,500
Capacity
1,402
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score in the top 7% of schools, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 53.0 and 78% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 98% recommending the school, while 80% of students progress to university, including 41% to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 53.0 | Top 20% 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%. | 78% | Top 19% 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%. | 55% | Top 26% 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%. | 47% | Top 20% 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%. | 41% | Top 20% 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%. | 80% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 41% | Top 20% |
Based on 138 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (306 responses)
★★★★★4.5
Good range of subjects
99%
Progress is communicated
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
School has high expectations
98%
My child is happy
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
My child feels safe
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
School keeps me informed
96%
School supports development
96%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.0%
White Other5.1%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.88876, -1.75813 · GL54 2BD
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN136292
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cotswold.gloucs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Cotswold Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Cotswold Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is The Cotswold Academy a good school?
The Cotswold Academy scores 93.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Cotswold Academy?
Based on 306 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Cotswold Academy receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Cotswold Academy in GCSEs?
The Cotswold Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.0. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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