Value proposition

An outstanding secondary school at the heart of the Cotswolds

The Cotswold School in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, is an Ofsted-rated 'outstanding' 11-18 secondary school, set in beautiful, rural surroundings between Cheltenham and Oxford.

Our values underpin what we seek to achieve on a day-to-day basis at The Cotswold School, which is ‘enabling academic excellence and opportunities for all, within a caring community’. This statement drives what our staff provide for all of our students, in and out of the classroom.

The safe, happy and positive atmosphere that is evident from the moment you walk through the door of The Cotswold School, coupled with our outstanding record of academic achievement and extra-curricular participation, show that we are fulfilling our purpose.

When making strategic decisions, our governors, leadership team and staff will carefully consider whether those decisions will help to achieve our long term aim, which is ‘creating brilliant futures’ for our young people.

• Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' school
• The Sunday Times Best Comprehensive School 2015-2016
• Southwest Comprehensive of the Year 2023 (Sunday Times)
• Consistent progression to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities
• Awarded the International Schools Award by The British Council
• Membership of the National Association for Able Children in Education
(NACE), which benefits every student, regardless of ability




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