Cottingham High School
Cottingham, HU16 5PX · East Riding of Yorkshire · secondary school
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14th of 18 secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 926 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 16 | 35% | 0.55 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 29.8 · 15 | 30% | 0.46 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.09 · 57 | 25% | 1.41 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.6 · 14 | 10% | 0.14 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cottingham High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.09 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Camps International expeditions. Trips include Kenya, Disneyland Paris, The Black Forest, and skiing in the Italian Alps. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 826 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,411. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Cottingham High School
Overview
Cottingham High School provides a "caring and supportive environment" where pupils generally achieve well and feel safe. The inspection found that the school meets the "expected standard" across all key areas, with leaders taking "robust and decisive actions" to address previous challenges in attendance and curriculum quality.
Strengths
- Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, "generally achieve well" and produce work of "high quality."
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- The school offers a "broad curriculum" and effective support, including the 'Thrive Centre' for pupils struggling with emotions.
- Leaders have established "positive relationships" with parents and the wider community, fostering a strong sense of belonging.
- Pupils are "well prepared for the next stage" of their education, with clear pathways to employment or further study.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue to scrutinise and act on data" to tackle barriers to attendance, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
- Leaders must ensure all teachers use the behaviour policy "consistently" so pupils behave with integrity and cooperate well.
- Leaders should "strengthen the impact of their work" to ensure the curriculum is "consistently taught well" and barriers to success are addressed swiftly.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.4 |
| 2024/25 | 45.2 |
| 2025/26 | 38.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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