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Cotham School
Cotham Lawn Road, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 6DT, Bristol, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.1 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,655
Capacity
1,480
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.8, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in comparison to many UK schools. A commendable 72% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 78% progress to university, indicating effective preparation for higher education. However, there may be room for improvement in the percentage of students reaching top-third universities, currently at 26%.
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Last inspected: 17 April 2018Older 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. | 51.8 | Top 23% 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%. | 72% | Top 34% 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%. | 54% | Top 28% 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%. | 48% | Top 25% 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%. | 36% | Top 25% 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%. | 78% | 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%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 176 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British28.8%
Black African23.6%
White Other8.1%
Asian Pakistani6.5%
Mixed Other4.0%
Asian Other3.6%
Asian Indian2.9%
Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Asian Chinese2.4%
Black Other2.2%
Black Caribbean2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.46357, -2.60204 · BS6 6DT
School details
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
URN137440
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cotham.bristol.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cotham School rated by Ofsted?
Cotham School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 April 2018.
Is Cotham School a good school?
Cotham School scores 65.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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 Cotham School in GCSEs?
Cotham School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.8. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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