The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.4
1.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.17
Band 4Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 189 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,141
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Mr Simon Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Street, Wing, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0NY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Cottesloe School a selective school?
No. The Cottesloe School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Cottesloe School's Ofsted rating?
The Cottesloe School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Cottesloe School?
The Cottesloe School currently has 1,141 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Cottesloe School take?
The Cottesloe School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Cottesloe School?
The Cottesloe School is in Aylesbury, LU7 0NY, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Cottesloe School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Cottesloe School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.