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The Cottesloe School

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The Cottesloe School

Church Street, Wing, Aylesbury, LU7 0NY

Foundation school · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jul 2016

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

45.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.1%
Basics 9-5
44.1%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

45.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2346.546.4
2023/2445.646.4
2024/2545.246.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.160.00
2023/24+0.110.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
48.6%
EBacc APS
4.02
EBacc 9-5
13.4%
EBacc 9-4
21.8%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
29.86
A*-A Grades
12.7%
A*-B Grades
35.8%
AAB+ %
5.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 75 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Macintyre School
3.34 km away · Other independent special school
Linslade School
3.64 km away · Academy converter
Good
Cedars Upper School
3.64 km away · Academy converter
Good
Leighton Middle School
4.66 km away · Community school
Good
Benjamin College
5.23 km away · Other independent special school

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About The Cottesloe School

The Cottesloe School is a secondary school in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.2. The school has around 1,141 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Church Street, Aylesbury, LU7 0NY | More schools in Buckinghamshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Cottesloe School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Jul 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Cottesloe School

What is The Cottesloe School's Ofsted rating?
The Cottesloe School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are The Cottesloe School's latest exam results?
The Cottesloe School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.2. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Cottesloe School located?
The Cottesloe School is a secondary school in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire (LU7 0NY).
How many pupils attend The Cottesloe School?
The Cottesloe School has around 1,141 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Cottesloe School with other schools?
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