The Cotswold Academy

A outstanding academy converter school in Gloucestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Cotswold Academy.

Cheltenham, GL542BD Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
65.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.49
English & Maths grade 4+ %
65.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 80.1%
Continue in education or training
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.0%
Sustained employment
44.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
18 March 2015
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
The Avenue
Bourton-on-the-Water
Cheltenham, GL542BD
Phone
1451820554
Website
cotswold.gloucs.sch.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136292
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
The Avenue, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, GL54 2BD
Website
http://www.cotswold.gloucs.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE COTSWOLD SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1,402 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
1,472
Free School Meals
15.4% (227 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (37 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
63.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
20.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
12.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
58%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
141 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
47.7 (+28.3 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
80.1 (+28.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
55.2 (+15.7 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.49 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
92 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
184
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,472 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Religious Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(12 students)
Sociology (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Chemistry (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(24 students)
Drama & Theatre Studies (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(21 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Friendship Knowledge Understanding Skill Qualities

Facilities

theatre sports hall fields changing rooms tennis courts netball courts Astroturf main school buildings school assembly hall and stage The Quad Pod (catering pod)

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