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Cottingham High School
Goodgraded 09/06/2022Ages 11–18869 pupilsDoes not apply
Cottingham High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Cottingham, within the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority. The school has around 869 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 09/06/2022, Cottingham High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 47.9 and 42% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Cottingham can view Cottingham High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.2%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence24.0%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.9England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS97%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals21.7%England avg 28.6%
English not first language6.1%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 845.2
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths42%
Grade 4+ English & maths69%
EBacc entry9%
EBacc average point score3.69
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C-APS per entry 27.4
Value added-0.60Below average · 95% CI -0.9 to -0.3
Retention94%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Cottingham
All schools in Cottingham →Westfield Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miBacon Garth Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 miHallgate Primary School CottinghamGood · 0.9 miWillerby Carr Lane Primary SchoolGood · 2.1 miSkidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolGood · 1.3 miWolfreton School and Sixth Form CollegeGood · 2.1 mi
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