Cotswold Chine School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 March 2025

Pupils enjoy school and trust that staff will help them. Many have had negative experiences of education in the past, including lengthy periods where they did not attend school at all. They quickly settle at Cotswold Chine School and begin to thrive. Pupils have very high attendance. Warm relationships underpin the calm, friendly atmosphere. Pupils demonstrate the school's value of kindness in their interactions. They are empathetic and respectful towards their peers, encouraging those who are experiencing difficulties. Pupils learn without interruption because the curriculum is appropriate and staff know how to support them. The school has high aspirations for what pupils can achieve. They build pupils' confidence in their ability to succeed academically and socially. Consequently, pupils try hard and persist when they find learning difficult. Opportunities for wider development are extensive. Many pupils complete the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Pupils are supported to develop their talents and interests. For instance, they learn a variety of new musical instruments and try a range of different sports. Competitive sporting opportunities give pupils a chance to shine and to recognise the capabilities of others. Every pupil has a rich set of experiences that help them to broaden their horizons and prepare them well for adulthood.

What the school should improve

• Sometimes activities in lessons are not precisely matched to the intended curriculum or to pupils' starting points. When this is the case, pupils are not able to acquire new knowledge as securely as they could. The school and proprietor should ensure that teaching consistently enables all pupils to learn the curriculum effectively.

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