The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.0
9.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.18
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 205 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 125 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,500
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- THE COTSWOLD SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr W Morgan (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Avenue, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 2BD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Cotswold Academy a selective school?
No. The Cotswold Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Cotswold Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Cotswold Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Cotswold Academy?
The Cotswold Academy currently has 1,500 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Cotswold Academy take?
The Cotswold Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Cotswold Academy?
The Cotswold Academy is in Cheltenham, GL54 2BD, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Cotswold Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Cotswold Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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