Cotham Gardens Primary School
Academy converterPrimaryAges 4–11Mixed
18 Cotham Grove, Bristol, BS6 6AL
Headteacher · Ms Emmeline Smith
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Key facts
Pupils365Capacity 630
OfstedGraded inspectionInspected 10 December 2024
TrustCotham Gardens Primary School Ltd
Free school meals27.1%
Ofsted
Inspection on 10 December 2024. Ofsted no longer gives an overall grade.
- Quality of educationInadequate
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementInadequate
- Early yearsRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
The school was placed in the category: Special measures.
Read the full Ofsted reportsOfsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Bristol, City of council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in Bristol, City ofNearby schools for the same ages
- Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School0.3 mi
- Willow Park CofE Primary School0.7 mi
- Bristol Hospital Education Service0.7 mi
- E-ACT Fairlawn Primary School0.7 mi
- St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton0.8 mi