The Cotswold School

The Cotswold School is a highly successful 11-18 comprehensive academy located in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire. It is an Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” school, recognised for delivering exceptional academic outcomes alongside a rich and inclusive student experience.

The school’s ethos is built around its core values of Friendship and Knowledge, which underpin a caring, ambitious and supportive community. Its mission is to enable academic excellence and provide opportunities for all students within a safe and positive environment.

The Cotswold School offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to challenge and inspire learners of all abilities. Teaching is consistently strong, with a focus on high expectations, excellent progress, and preparing students for success beyond school. Students achieve highly at GCSE and A level, with many progressing to competitive universities and high-quality career pathways.

Alongside academic excellence, the school places significant emphasis on personal development. Students are encouraged to take part in a wide range of enrichment opportunities including sport, music, drama, clubs, leadership activities, and community engagement. This ensures pupils develop confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of responsibility.

The school has invested significantly in its facilities in recent years, including modern teaching spaces, a Sixth Form centre, enhanced science laboratories, and specialist learning environments that support high-quality teaching and learning across all subjects.

At its heart, The Cotswold School aims to create a safe, happy and aspirational environment where students feel supported to thrive both academically and personally, reflecting its commitment to excellence in all aspects of school life

• “Pupils show highly positive attitudes towards their studies.” Ofsted, 2025
• “Their depth of understanding leads to exceptionally high-quality work,      particularly in the sixth form.” Ofsted, 2025
• “Pupils are proud of their work and rightly so.” Ofsted, 2025
• “Pupils read regularly and enjoy sharing stories that cover a diverse range of      themes.” Ofsted, 2025
• “Pupils who need additional help… benefit from bespoke and highly effective      support.” Ofsted, 2025
• “These pupils achieve well because of the high level of expertise staff provide.”      Ofsted, 2025
• “The school accurately identifies any special educational needs and/or      disabilities that pupils may have.” Ofsted, 2025

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