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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Cotswold Area

Schools across the Cotswold council area. Explore 7 secondary schools in Cotswold. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Westonbirt School, The Cotswold Academy, and Cirencester Deer Park School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

All schools in Cotswold

Key Performance Metrics for Cotswold

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Cotswold27%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Cotswold46.0

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Cotswold26%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Cotswold4.1

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Cotswold8.0/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Cotswold

27%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Cotswold

46.0vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Cotswold

26%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Cotswold

4.1vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Cotswold

8.0/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Cotswold

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