Cotham School

General information

History

Cotham Schools predecessor was the Merchant Venturers School the school moved to Cotham Lawn Road in 1931, after completion of new buildings.
Until the academic year 2000/01, Cotham was a Grammar School. It became a comprehensive in 2001.

Admissions

It comprises the main school and sports hall together with Charnwood House, the Cotham part of the North Bristol Post 16 Centre, which was refurbished and opened in 2007. Prior to 2007, Cotham School had its own sixth form.
In 2008, the school was the most oversubscribed in Bristol, with 3.7 applicants making it their first choice for every available place. This unfortunately means many are turned down, though if the child's parents are willing, they can appeal, though the child may not be accepted until the October or November of their first year.

Academy

In September 2011 the school became an Academy, the school retained the name Cotham School.

Buildings

The school is on a split site comprising buildings from Georgian (Charnwood House) through to modern (Science Art and Technology buildings completed in July 2010). The main school building on Cotham Lawn Road was completed in 1931 and is a local iconic structure.

The school completed refurbishment of their main hall in September 2011, this included installation of retractable tiered seating and professional audio / visual and lighting equipment. The hall now provides a fully functional multi use space, which can be used for assemblies, teaching and performances.