The Cottesloe School

A good foundation school school in Buckinghamshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Cottesloe School.

Aylesbury, LU70NY Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
56.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.11
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.4%
Continue in education or training
46.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 53.0%
Sustained employment
54.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 July 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Church Street
Wing
Aylesbury, LU70NY
Phone
1296688264
Website
cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
110533
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Church Street, Wing, Aylesbury, LU7 0NY
Website
http://www.cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
1,105 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,118
Free School Meals
13.8% (154 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.2% (58 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
53.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
26.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
53%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
85 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.4 (+15.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.6 (+6.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.11 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
70 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
140
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,118 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Further) (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★★★
(8 students)
Biology (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(19 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Prepare | Aspire | Succeed"

Challenge Cooperation Collaboration Coaching Creative Thinking Critical Thinking

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher emphasizes a thriving, inclusive learning community with the Prepare, Aspire, Succeed ethos and a strong focus on curriculum breadth, safeguarding, and pupil well-being.

Facilities

Modern science labs Well-equipped art studios Comfortable classrooms Outdoor learning spaces State-of-the-art 3G pitch

Curriculum Highlights

GCSE and A-Level qualifications Vocational courses

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Lunch and After-School Clubs

Admissions Criteria

Foundation secondary school. Admissions authority is the school’s Governing Body. The school admits children at the age of 11 without reference to aptitude or ability. The Planned Admission Number (PAN) for Year 7 2025-2026 is 190, increasing to 210 in 2026-2027. The school works within the Fair Access protocol.

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