The Cotswold Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
Cheltenham, GL54 2BD
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 16% in England
1 of 6 in Cotswold
Pupils
1,564
First preferences per place
1.15
2026/27
Absence
7.0%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 56.9 | 55.2 | 53.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62% | 62% | 55% | |
| Average English grade | 5.9 | 5.6 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 74% | 65% | 66% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.67 | 0.49 | — |
78% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Burford School · 7.7 mi · No rating · Top 29% in England
- Chipping Norton School · 9.8 mi · Not judged · Top 19% in England
- Winchcombe School · 10.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 50% in England
- Carterton Community College · 10.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 6% in England
- Chipping Campden School · 11.5 mi · Not judged · Top 33% in England
- Balcarras School · 12.2 mi · Not judged · Top 8% in England
The neighbourhood
The Cotswold Academy is in Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale (typical home £450,000, crime very low).
What is The Cotswold Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Cotswold Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does The Cotswold Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Cotswold Academy is in the top 16% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.