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Schools in Cotgrave

A town in Nottinghamshire

  • Town
  • 6 schools and nurseries
  • 717 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky
  • Schools and nurseries62 primary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1171%England 62%
  • Free school meals, primary26%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school14%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Cotgrave

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Cotgrave primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Cotgrave

2 mainstream schools in Cotgrave, best first

Cotgrave Candleby Lane School

Nottingham, NG12 3JG · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

59 first choices, 59 offers made

Met the standard at 1177%

England 62%

Days missed
5.1%
Pupils
506
Pupils per teacher
22.0
View school Cotgrave Candleby Lane School

Secondary Schools in Cotgrave

0 in Cotgrave. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Ash Lea Academy

Cotgrave, NG12 3PA · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
8.0%
Pupils
104
Pupils per teacher
6.9
View school Ash Lea Academy

Nurseries in Cotgrave

3 in Cotgrave, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Cotgrave

1 in Cotgrave, by the school's Eduscope score

Ash Lea Academy

Cotgrave, NG12 3PA · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
8.0%
Pupils
104
Pupils per teacher
6.9
View school Ash Lea Academy

Special Schools in Cotgrave

1 in Cotgrave. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Ash Lea Academy

Cotgrave, NG12 3PA · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
8.0%
Pupils
104
Pupils per teacher
6.9
View school Ash Lea Academy
The map

Every school in Cotgrave, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Ash Lea Academy, GoodCotgrave Candleby Lane School, OutstandingCotgrave Church of England Primary School, Needs attention in 3 areasSerendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school, Expected standard in every areaLittle Kites Playgroup, GoodRushcliffe Montessori and Nursery School, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good3
  • Not graded yet2
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Cotgrave school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Cotgrave's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Cotgrave vs England

How good are Cotgrave's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Cotgrave

CotgraveEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    71%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    14%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    26%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 2 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Cotgrave in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
71% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
14% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Cotgrave has 6 schools and nurseries.

There are 10% fewer pupils than in 2018.

26% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Cotgrave's state schools each January.

Down 10% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Cotgrave26%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Cotgrave

How many schools are in Cotgrave?

Cotgrave has 6 schools, including 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 3 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Cotgrave?

The highest-ranked schools in Cotgrave on Eduscope are Cotgrave Candleby Lane School, Cotgrave Church of England Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Cotgrave are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Cotgrave hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Cotgrave perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Cotgrave, 71% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Cotgrave?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Cotgrave is 16.6:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Cotgrave schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Cotgrave is 14.1%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Cotgrave?

There are 717 pupils enrolled across schools in Cotgrave, with 613 in primary and 104 in secondary. 25.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Cotgrave?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 6 schools in Cotgrave by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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