Is Cottingham High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 10th of 18 secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Cottingham High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Cottingham High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 38.6 (England: 46.2). 29.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Cottingham High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Cottingham High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Cottingham High School

Harland Way, Cottingham, HU16 5PX

Local ranking10th of 18 secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1411

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 6 May 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 38.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 29.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 51.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 161

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Continued in education: 81.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 6.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 86.0%
Higher education: 56.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 19.0%
Not sustained: 11.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C-

Avg A-Level Grade

27.4

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

29.6

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 12.5% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 28.3
16-18 Cohort: 41

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 869
Boys: 409 (50%)
Girls: 417 (50%)
Capacity: 1411 (59% full)
SEND: 19.9%
FSM Eligible: 24.0%
EAL: 4.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.0%
SEN Support: 16.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 61.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,239/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 27.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 85.1%
White Other: 3.5%
Mixed Other: 2.5%
Other: 2.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.4%
Black African: 1.3%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.8%

85.1%

White British

3.5%

White Other

2.5%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01482847498

jkerby@cottinghamhigh.net

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Harland Way

Cottingham, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 136921
UKPRN: 10034156
Establishment No.: 4058
Trust: THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST

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