Cotham Gardens Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 18 Cotham Grove Bristol BS6 6AL |
| Phone | 01173772610 |
| Reference Number | 138708 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 482 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.96%
Girls: 51.04% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 39 | 72 |
| 2 | 31 | 33 | 64 |
| 3 | 23 | 32 | 55 |
| 4 | 34 | 45 | 79 |
| 5 | 47 | 30 | 77 |
| 6 | 44 | 38 | 82 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 49.2% |
| African | 12.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.3% |
| White, Other | 5.4% |
| Unclassified | 4.8% |
| White & Asian | 3.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-01-30 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-10 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2023-01-10 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-09-19 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-06-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-10-02 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Colston's Primary School | ||
| 2010-09-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-12-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-05-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-09-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-12-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-05-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 12 | 4 |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 100 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -3.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -4.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
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Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
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0.34 miles |
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E-Act the Dolphin School
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St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
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0.65 miles |
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Willow Park CofE Primary School
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Bristol Waldorf School
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0.67 miles |
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E-Act Fairlawn Primary School
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0.74 miles |
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St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton
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0.77 miles |
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Cabot Primary School
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0.78 miles |
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St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
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0.84 miles |
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Westbury Park School
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0.91 miles |
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Sefton Park Infant School
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0.93 miles |
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Sefton Park Junior School
Ashley Down Road, Ashley Down, Bristol, BS7 9BJ |
0.93 miles |
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Bishop Road Primary School
Bishop Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8LS |
0.95 miles |
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Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
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0.98 miles |
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Christ Church Church of England Primary School
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0.99 miles |
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St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
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1.04 miles |
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Cathedral Primary School
College Square, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 5TS |
1.05 miles |
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Brunel Field Primary School
College Road, Bristol, BS7 9JT |
1.06 miles |
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Evergreen Primary Academy
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1.14 miles |
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St Werburgh's Primary School
James Street, St Werburgh's, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 9US |
1.17 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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North Bristol Post 16 Centre
Charnwood House, Bristol, BS6 6BU |
0.14 miles |
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Cotham School
Cotham Lawn Road, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 6DT |
0.25 miles |
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E-Act Montpelier High School
Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5RD |
0.33 miles |
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Redland Green School
Redland Court Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 7EH |
0.5 miles |
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Bristol Grammar School
University Road, Bristol, BS8 1SR |
0.62 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth's Hospital
Berkeley Place, Bristol, BS8 1JX |
0.91 miles |
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Clifton High School
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1.03 miles |
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School
College Square, Bristol, BS1 5TS |
1.05 miles |
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Clifton College
Guthrie Road, Bristol, BS8 3EZ |
1.06 miles |
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City of Bristol College
St George's Road, Anchor Road, Bristol, BS1 5UA |
1.1 miles |
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Fairfield High School
Allfoxton Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9NL |
1.26 miles |
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Claremont School
Henleaze Park, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 4LR |
1.27 miles |
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St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RT |
1.45 miles |
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Badminton School
Westbury Road, Bristol, BS9 3BA |
1.57 miles |
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Oasis Academy Temple Quarter
Spring Street, Bristol, BS3 4PZ |
1.62 miles |
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The City Academy Bristol
Russell Town Avenue, Bristol, Avon, BS5 9JH |
1.64 miles |
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Redmaids' High School
Westbury Road, Bristol, BS9 3AW |
1.77 miles |
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Trinity Academy
Romney Avenue, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9BY |
2.06 miles |
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Collegiate School
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2.07 miles |
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Elmfield School for Deaf Children
Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 0PU |
2.24 miles |