The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 412
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 20.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- COTHAM GARDENS PRIMARY SCHOOL LTD
- Head
- Ms Emmeline Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
18 Cotham Grove, Bristol, BS6 6AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorth Bristol Post 16 Centre
Sixth form centres · Very close
Cotham School
Secondary · 395m away
E-Act Montpelier High School
Secondary · 527m away
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
Primary · 542m away
Redland Green School
Secondary · 805m away
Bristol Grammar School
Independent · 992m away
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Nursery · 1.1km away
Bristol Hospital Education Service
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cotham Gardens Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cotham Gardens Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cotham Gardens Primary School?
Cotham Gardens Primary School currently has 412 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cotham Gardens Primary School take?
Cotham Gardens Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cotham Gardens Primary School?
Cotham Gardens Primary School is in Bristol, BS6 6AL, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cotham Gardens Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cotham Gardens Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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