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Cottingham High School
Harland Way, Cottingham, East Yorkshire, HU16 5PX, East Riding of Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.0 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
869
Capacity
1,411
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
62%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 69% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.2 places it in the top 53% nationally, and 67% of students progress to university, including 28% to top-third universities. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 9%, which may be a consideration for families prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2017Older 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. | 45.2 | Bottom 47% 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%. | 69% | Top 43% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 67% | 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%. | 28% | Above avg |
Based on 57 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.6%
White Other3.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.78902, -0.43208 · HU16 5PX
School details
Local authorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136921
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cottinghamhigh.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Cottingham High School rated by Ofsted?
Cottingham High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2017.
Is Cottingham High School a good school?
Cottingham High School scores 48.0/100 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 Cottingham High School in GCSEs?
Cottingham High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.2. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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