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The Cotswold Academy

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The Cotswold Academy

The Avenue, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, GL54 2BD

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Pupils
1,500
Ages
11-18
FSM
15.3%
Attainment 8
52.8
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
52.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
34.2%
Basics 9-5
54.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
46.6%
EBacc APS
4.77
EBacc 9-5
31.6%
EBacc 9-4
40.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
40.97
A*-A Grades
42.7%
A*-B Grades
75.3%
AAB+ %
24.8%

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 138 students entered

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About The Cotswold Academy

The Cotswold Academy is a secondary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.8. The school has around 1,500 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2025 — Outstanding
  2. Mar 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Cotswold Academy

What is The Cotswold Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Cotswold Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are The Cotswold Academy's latest exam results?
The Cotswold Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Cotswold Academy located?
The Cotswold Academy is a secondary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (GL54 2BD).
How many pupils attend The Cotswold Academy?
The Cotswold Academy has around 1,500 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Cotswold Academy with other schools?
View The Cotswold Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Gloucestershire.