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Cotham School
Goodgraded 18/10/2023Ages 11–181,655 pupilsDoes not apply
Cotham School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Bristol, within the Bristol, City of local authority. The school has around 1,655 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/10/2023, Cotham School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 46.6 and 46% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bristol can view Cotham School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
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Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 851.8
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths54%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB-
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 35.1
Retention95%
Value added
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake36.7%
Free school meals36.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language48.2%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.9%
Attendance90.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bristol
All schools in Bristol →Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miNorth Bristol Post 16 Centre0.2 miCotham Gardens Primary School0.2 miBristol Grammar School0.4 miUniversity of Bristol0.5 miRedland Green SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
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