A High Performing, Specialist, Academy in Bristol.
@northbristolp16 Until the academic year 2000/01, Cotham was a Grammar School.
History
Cotham Schools predecessor was the Merchant Venturers School the school moved to Cotham Lawn Road in 1931, after completion of new buildings. 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 ha
02/07/2026
Last week, 47 students enjoyed an unforgettable residential trip to Germany's Black Forest. Despite a heatwave, they embraced every opportunity, including tobogganing, a visit to Europa-Park, a day at a water park, and exploring Freiburg.
It was especially rewarding to see students support one another, appreciate the area's natural beauty, and show resilience in the high temperatures while making the most of this memorable experience.
05/06/2026
On the Friday 26 June 2026, the Bristol Education Partnership will be hosting a Family Pride Picnic at Cotham School. We would like to invite families to come and celebrate with us.
There will be a student parade including students from across our partner schools, followed by some nibbles, fizzy pop and water provided and a showcase of student talent. (3pm until 4.30pm).
Please RSVP here by 19 June.
https://forms.gle/NKm4PN2rV4rdcFca6
13/05/2026
This week, the Year 9 WildEd group started working on the Community Garden. We managed to plant a range of different herbs and dig up a space for our container pond. We also decorated some bird boxes and bug hotels, which will be hung up next week. It was an incredibly successful morning, and we are looking forward to continuing our work next week.
30/04/2026
Year 8 Bug Sculptures.
Year 8 students have made an excellent start to their bug sculptures. After spending weeks of doing observational drawings of bugs, analysing the work of Christopher Marley, and designing their own hybrid bug species, they are now using recycled cardboard to bring their designs to life. Once they have finished the base of their sculpture, the next step will be to add colour using paint.
28/04/2026
As part of the project, we were selected by Alaska Seafood UK to receive canned Alaska pink salmon. We cooked new dishes and learned about the health benefits of fish. We made Buddy’s fishcakes, which were a great success. Thank you to Alaska Seafood UK, Food Teachers Centre-UK -Public Pages and Fishmongers Company for the opportunity.
01/04/2026
A huge shoutout to all the students and staff who took part in the Staff vs Student basketball event! It was an incredible, high-energy occasion filled with teamwork and outstanding sportsmanship from start to finish. Massive congratulations to the students on their well-earned victory! And a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated and supported the event—your generosity helped make it an unforgettable success for everyone involved!