Best 3 Secondary schools in Cotswold – comparison

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Chipping Campden School (Secondary) in Chipping Campden; The Cotswold Academy (Secondary) in Cheltenham; Farmor's School (Secondary) in Fairford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Chipping Campden School, The Cotswold Academy and Farmor's School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and Fairford, Gloucestershire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Chipping Campden School), published May 2017. The lowest is 2 (Farmor's School), published Nov 2021. The most recent inspection on record is for Farmor's School (Nov 2021). average roll around ≈ 1,350, combined total ≈ 4,000, typical FSM 10–15%, range 10–15%–15–20%; all under Gloucestershire local authority.

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Attribute	Chipping Campden School GL55 6HU	The Cotswold Academy GL54 2BD	Farmor's School GL7 4JQ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Chipping Campden Gloucestershire GL55 6HU	Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2BD	Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4JQ
Latest Ofsted	1 3 May 2017	1 20 Apr 2015	2 14 Nov 2021
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1475	1402	1012
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Gloucestershire (916)	Gloucestershire (916)	Gloucestershire (916)
Website	www.campden.school	www.cotswold.gloucs.sch.uk	www.farmors.gloucs.sch.uk
Telephone	01386840216	01451820554	01285712302
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Chipping Campden School

GL55 6HU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Chipping Campden
Gloucestershire
GL55 6HU
Ofsted: 1 3 May 2017
Pupils: ≈ 1,500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Gloucestershire (916)
Website: www.campden.school
Telephone: 01386840216

The Cotswold Academy

GL54 2BD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL54 2BD
Ofsted: 1 20 Apr 2015
Pupils: ≈ 1,500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Gloucestershire (916)
Website: www.cotswold.gloucs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01451820554

Farmor's School

GL7 4JQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Fairford
Gloucestershire
GL7 4JQ
Ofsted: 2 14 Nov 2021
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Gloucestershire (916)
Website: www.farmors.gloucs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01285712302

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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