The Cotswold Academy Catchment Area
The Cotswold Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1500 pupils, and a capacity of 1402 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,500
Pupils
1,402
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
The Cotswold Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Cotswold Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Gloucestershire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Gloucestershire catchment area documents →The Cotswold Academy — School Information
- Full address
- The Avenue, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, GL54 2BD
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 15.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136292
Other Secondary Schools in Cheltenham
If The Cotswold Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Cheltenham are the next closest alternatives.
Pittville School Catchment Area
Foundation school · GL52 3JD
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · GL51 0WH
Pate's Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · GL51 0HG
Balcarras School Catchment Area
Academy converter · GL53 8QF
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Catchment Area
Academy converter · GL51 3EF
Winchcombe School Catchment Area
Academy converter · GL54 5LB
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Cotswold Academy
Is The Cotswold Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Cotswold Academy currently has 1500 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1402 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Cotswold Academy? ▾
Admission to The Cotswold Academy is managed by Gloucestershire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Cotswold Academy cover? ▾
The Cotswold Academy is a secondary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.