Cotham Gardens Primary School

About Cotham Gardens Primary School

We are delighted to welcome you to Cotham Gardens Primary School, a school where pupils are officially ‘happy and safe’! We foster an environment in which children have the chance to showcase all their talents.

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Key Facts

Students 400

Head/Principal Ms Emmeline Smith

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 130 responses • 31.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

95.4% positive 4.6% negative

My child feels safe at this school

94.6% positive 4.6% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

85.4% positive 10% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

76.2% positive 13.9% negative

My child does well at this school

86.2% positive 11.6% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 130 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

18.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

32.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily B

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Our Happy Journey With Cotham Gardens"

We've been with Cotham Gardens for two years now and can honestly say it's been the best decision for our little one. The staff are caring, supportive, and make learning a joyful experience. We love the way they foster a sense of community and encourage our child to be their best self.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah K

Parent Mar 20, 2022

4.0

"Room for Improvement"

My child is in Year 1 at Cotham Gardens and while we've had some lovely experiences, there are areas for improvement. The school's focus on phonics is excellent, but we've found the communication with parents to be a bit patchy at times. We're hoping to see some changes in the coming year.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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James M

Parent Jun 15, 2021

5.0

"A School That Truly Cares"

My child attended Cotham Gardens for three years and I was consistently impressed with the school's approach to education. The staff are dedicated, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about the well-being of each child. We felt so lucky to be a part of the school community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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