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Cotham Gardens Primary School
18 Cotham Grove, Bristol, BS6 6AL, Bristol, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.4 / 100
Bottom 0%
Better than 0% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
412
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate, the school faces significant challenges, though it has a commendable parent satisfaction rate of 85%. Currently, 53% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 77% of schools nationally, though there are no students achieving the higher standard. The LocaleIQ score indicates that it performs better than only a small fraction of schools, suggesting that prospective parents should carefully consider these factors.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Inadequate
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (130 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
95%
My child feels safe
95%
School keeps me informed
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
My child makes good progress
86%
Good range of subjects
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Behaviour is good
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School supports development
82%
School has high expectations
76%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.9%
Black African16.3%
Mixed Other8.0%
White Other5.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Asian Other2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.7%
Other2.7%
Black Other1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Asian Indian1.5%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Asian Chinese0.7%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.46634, -2.59848 · BS6 6AL
School details
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
URN138708
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cothamgardens.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Cotham Gardens Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Cotham Gardens Primary School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Cotham Gardens Primary School a good school?
Cotham Gardens Primary School scores 0.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 Cotham Gardens Primary School?
Based on 130 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cotham Gardens Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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