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Cotham Gardens Primary School

Bristol, City of, BS6 6ALPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Requires improvement
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
40%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 43 places
Ranking
#12,494
of 13,686 nationally

About Cotham Gardens Primary School

Cotham Gardens Primary School in Bristol is a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 4 to 11, led by headteacher Emmeline Smith. It currently has 412 pupils on roll against a capacity of 630, meaning the school is operating well below its maximum, which is unusual for a popular urban primary. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 20.6%, a figure that is significantly above the national average and suggests the school serves a relatively disadvantaged catchment. Despite this spare capacity, the school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake: it received 98 applications for 43 places, with 36 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.28. This demand is notable given the school's recent Ofsted rating, and suggests that local families are still keen to secure a place here, possibly due to its location or community reputation.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address18 Cotham Grove, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS6 6AL
HeadteacherEmmeline Smith
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
Number of Pupils412
Free School Meals (FSM)20.6%
School Capacity412 / 630 (65% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Dec 2024
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Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteDining HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsNetballTennisDance

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingBook ClubEco ClubFilm ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cotham Gardens Primary School

Cotham Gardens Primary School has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.