Cottam Primary School

About Cottam Primary School

We strive to provide pupils with an education which enables them to achieve their full potential. We provide an environment in which children feel secure and valued, with each child treated as an individual.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs K Rainford

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 67 responses • 23.9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

98.6% positive 1.5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

98.5% positive 1.5% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

95.5% positive 4.5% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

79.1% positive 13.4% negative

My child does well at this school

88% positive 10.5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 67 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

12.7

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

53.0%

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 F

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School!"

I'm absolutely thrilled with Cottam Primary School! My daughter is in Year 2 and has grown so much since joining. The teachers are caring and supportive, and the facilities are always clean and well-maintained. I love how the school values individuality and encourages children to be their best selves. We feel so lucky to be part of the Cottam community!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Michael P

Parent Mar 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School!"

Cottam Primary School has exceeded my expectations in every way! My son is in Year 5 and has had a wonderful experience. The teachers are knowledgeable and engaging, and the school's focus on STEM and creative subjects is amazing. I also appreciate the school's commitment to community service and charitable activities. My only criticism is that the school could benefit from more extracurricular activities.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah R

Parent Jun 20, 2020

3.0

"Average Experience"

I have mixed feelings about Cottam Primary School. My daughter attended the school for a few years, and while she had some wonderful experiences with her teachers, I felt that the school's administration could be improved. The facilities are nice, but the school could benefit from more resources. I also felt that the school's approach to discipline was sometimes too lenient. Overall, it was an average experience, but not exceptional.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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