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Cotham School

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Cotham School

Cotham Lawn Road, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 6DT

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Pupils
1,655
Ages
11-18
FSM
37.8%
Attainment 8
51.6
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
36.7%
Basics 9-5
54.1%

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
47.6%
EBacc APS
4.84
EBacc 9-5
29.0%
EBacc 9-4
35.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.06
A*-A Grades
31.3%
A*-B Grades
50.4%
AAB+ %
24.1%

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 229 students entered

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About Cotham School

Cotham School is a secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.6. The school has around 1,655 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Cotham Lawn Road, Bristol, BS6 6DT | More schools in Bristol, City of

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Apr 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Cotham School

What is Cotham School's Ofsted rating?
Cotham School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Cotham School's latest exam results?
Cotham School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Cotham School located?
Cotham School is a secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of (BS6 6DT).
How many pupils attend Cotham School?
Cotham School has around 1,655 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cotham School with other schools?
View Cotham School'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 Bristol, City of.