Cothill A GSG School
- Cothill
Cothill
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX13 6JL - Head: Mr George May
- T 01865 966100
- F 01865 390205
- E [email protected]
- W www.cothillpst.org
- An independent school for boys aged from 8 to 13.
- Read about the best schools in Oxford and Oxfordshire
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Oxfordshire
- Pupils: 150
- Religion: Church of England
- Fees: Day £23,325; Boarding £35,850 pa
- Open days: February, May, October
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- ISI report: View the ISI report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
On the edge of Cothill village, site is secluded with a low-key entrance – it’s a school which doesn’t feel the need to shout. The vibe is unpretentious and relaxed with a lived-in elegance. Many of the classrooms in Complex (the main classroom block) have single wooden desks but also sofas and house plants. While it gets the academic results, Cothill is generally perceived as less pushy with fewer sharp elbows knocking about than its nearest competitors. The standard is high (fierce even for the scholars’ group) but not at the expense of mental health. The cricket pitch is hallowed ground…
What the school says...
Cothill is a small school, but a big family. Our scale allows us to ensure each boy is treated as an individual, nurtured and encouraged to find his strengths and develop his foundations. Whether as a boarder, a day boy or a combination of the two, boys are prepared for the challenges they will encounter at the next stage of their education and beyond.
The dedicated staff instil a love of discovery and learning among the boys, both in the classroom and beyond. We see ourselves as the protectors of childhood whilst giving our boys the skills they need for a bright future. A Cothill boy is a happy boy, a busy boy, a polite boy and a kind boy. ...Read more
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmaster
Since September 2023, George May, previously senior housemaster and drama teacher at Radley College. Educated at Aysgarth Prep and Eton College and has a first-class degree in architectural history from Edinburgh. He then spent two years at LAMDA and has performed on radio, stage, TV and film. Joined Radley in 2006.
Parents have noted a ‘subtle rebalance’ on his appointment with an increased focus on the arts in a place where sport had been king. One told us he was ‘a breath of fresh air and understands education must be heart, body and mind. We’ve found him to be enlightened and approachable.’ Parents also like his connections to a more senior Oxford academia, encouraging Cothill pupils to go to lectures, debates and plays. One parent said, ‘Their world has opened...
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Special Education Needs
Cothill has an exceptional SEN department with two full-time and three part-time staff. Provision is made for boys who have mild to moderate learning problems in English and the school also provides both extension and support classes in maths. Touch typing has been a recent school-wide enhancement and is routinely taught to all boys in year 5 in preparation for their year 6 pre-tests and as an essential skill for life.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | Y |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| PD - Physical Disability | |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
Leavers' destinations
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eton College | 2024 | 9 | 2 | |
| Radley College | 2024 | 8 | ||
| Oundle School | 2024 | 7 | 1 | 1 Sports scholarship |
| Harrow School | 2024 | 5 | ||
| Winchester College | 2024 | 5 | 1 | An Academic Exhibition |
| Stowe School | 2024 | 4 | 1 | Art Scholarship |
| Marlborough College | 2024 | 2 | ||
| St Edward's College | 2024 | 2 | ||
| Bruern Abbey Senior School | 2024 | 1 | ||
| Millfield School | 2024 | 1 | ||
| Monkton Combe School | 2024 | 1 | ||
| Sherbourne Fields School | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 Sports Scholarship |
| Uppingham School | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 Sports scholarship |
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