The Cottesloe School
Secondary school in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Report card, Mar 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 17 March 2026, report published 11 May 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard | 53% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Post-16 provision | Expected standard | 58% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around March 2030
The last inspection was in March 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 2.3 milesLinslade School
School remains Good (Oct 2022)
- 2.3 milesCedars Upper School
Good (Apr 2023)
- 2.9 milesLeighton Middle School
School remains Good (May 2024)
- 3.6 milesBrooklands Middle School
Good (Jul 2023)
- 3.9 milesGilbert Inglefield Academy
Report card, Jan 2026: 6 urgent improvement Special measures
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.