The Cottesloe School, Aylesbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Cottesloe School excels at making pupils feel valued and part of a supportive community. Staff build strong relationships with pupils and provide effective pastoral support, ensuring those who face barriers to learning receive the help they need. The school offers numerous clubs and enrichment activities that boost pupils' confidence and help them discover their talents.
Key Strengths
- Excellent personal development programme that builds confident, respectful young people
- Highly effective pastoral care with well-trained staff who know pupils well
- Comprehensive extra-curricular offer that encourages all pupils to participate
- Strong safeguarding culture where pupils feel safe and concerns are acted upon quickly
- Effective careers guidance and work experience that leads to positive next steps
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need to more consistently adapt learning activities based on assessment checks - some pupils' learning could be extended further while misconceptions need addressing promptly
- Greater precision needed in identifying specific barriers pupils face in mathematics
- Need to refine identification of precise support some disadvantaged pupils need in the classroom and monitor impact of small-group numeracy support more closely
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, wellbeing ambassador roles, reading support visits to local primary schools, careers fairs, work experience placements
The Cottesloe School is a comprehensive secondary school that provides a welcoming, inclusive environment where pupils develop into responsible and resilient young people. The school has strong pastoral care, a broad curriculum, and effective support systems for all learners including those with additional needs.
At a Glance
17.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.3
Avg class size
49
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
1,190 pupils
1,105 capacity
85 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Aylesbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Aylesbury
Admissions Demand - Buckinghamshire
Places available
6,842
Applications
6,518
Got 1st preference
77.3%
Got preferred school
94.3%
Secondary admissions across Buckinghamshire (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.78031%
Overall absence
21.24506%
Persistent absence
1,012
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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