Cotham School — Secondary School in Bristol

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Cotham School

Bristol, BS6 6DT

1,655 Pupils

1,480 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

37.80% FSM %

871 Boys

784 Girls

About Cotham School

Cotham School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Bristol, City of, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,655 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,480. Current headteacher: Joanne Butler.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bristol, City of or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Bristol, City of
Region	South West
Administrative District	Bristol, City of
Parliamentary Constituency	Bristol Central
Ward	Cotham
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	COTHAM SCHOOL
Opened	01-09-2011
UKPRN	10035130
URN	137440
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Joanne Butler	Accounting Officer	01/09/2015	—	N/A
Mrs Sandra Fryer	Chair of Trustees	04/10/2025	03/10/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Allison Crossland	Chief Financial Officer	01/09/2018	—	N/A
Mrs Malgorzata (Gosia) Dreissig	Governance Professional - Single-Academy Trust (SAT)	01/09/2024	—	N/A
Mr John Bass	Member	03/05/2013	—	Appointed by academy members
Penelope Beeston	Member	13/10/2025	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Jim Bowyer	Member	03/05/2013	—	Appointed by academy members
Ms Paula Bradshaw	Member	10/12/2020	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr William Greenslade	Member	08/08/2011	03/04/2025	Appointed by academy members
Lucy Hunt	Member	03/04/2025	—	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Dora Alderson	Trustee	18/12/2025	17/12/2029	Appointed by academy members
Mr Jack Barber	Trustee	12/11/2018	10/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board