Why Cottesmore?

Cottesmore has been praised highly in its last four inspections. 

Pupils achieve to a high standard, both academically and through a wide range of extra-curricular activities, fulfilling the school’s aims to a considerable degree 

– ISI 2019

We believe that every child has a special talent and that by giving each pupil the opportunity to take part in our programme of high quality activities, they will find something that they will love and feel inspired by.

Happy and self-confident pupils, with a sense of high self-esteem, result from a culture of praise and encouragement.

– ISI 2019

This helps them to find the confidence to excel in other fields, both academic and extra-curriclar.

Pupils demonstrate excellent creative skills in a range of artistic, musical and drama activities

– ISI 2019

We believe that a safe and happy child is one who will thrive in every aspect or his or her education.

Pupils thrive in this caring and kind community, which each child is valued, nurtured and encouraged to do their best, in accordance with the school aim 

– ISI 2019

The strong pastoral system at Cottesmore revolves around the premise that every pupil is treated as a member of the extended family and has responsibilities to that community. The size of the building allows most activities, academic and pastoral, to take place under one roof giving the feeling of home.

The family atmosphere throughout the school ensures that pupils from all ages mix happily and support each other

– ISI 2019