The Cotswold Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 March 2025

The school's vision is to 'create brilliant futures' and this drives all areas of school life. Pupils and students in the sixth form leave for their future destinations with excellent qualifications and a wealth of experiences that have developed their individual characters. Pupils understand what it means to be an active citizen and are well prepared for adult life. The 'Cotswold Way' clearly sets out the school's high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils hold themselves to these standards, enjoying their learning and showing courteous and respectful behaviour towards each other. On the rare occasions when behaviour disrupts learning, or is disrespectful, the school is swift to act. Pupils subsequently receive the help they need to understand why a behaviour was unacceptable, so incidents do not reoccur. The 'pupil leadership groups' are fundamental to the life of the school. Six different committees bring together pupils of all ages to make a positive difference. These committees provide pupils with a voice in the school as well as with opportunities to support the wider community and local charities. Pupils are proud of their contributions. For example, pupils worked together to write 'The Cotswold Charter' because they wanted to make it clear that every pupil had the 'right to be you' at this school.

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