Cottesloe School
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| Coordinates | 51°53′33″N 0°43′19″W / 51.892373°N 0.721836°W |
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| Type | Secondary modern Foundation school |
| Motto | Prepare, Aspire, Succeed |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Department for Education URN | 110533 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | Simon Jones |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1,300 |
| Website | http://www.cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk |
The Cottesloe School, formerly known as Wing County Secondary School, is a co-educational secondary school near Wing, Buckinghamshire, England. It occupies a large rural site with views of the countryside in one direction and overlooking Wing village in the other. The school takes children from 11 to 18. The school has 1300 students, of whom over 170 are in the Sixth Form. The school serves a large rural catchment in the north of Buckinghamshire, as well as parts of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Since 2009 the school has been oversubscribed at Year 7.
The previous Ofsted report in 2009 stated; “A high proportion of parents responded to the parental questionnaire. The majority are positive about the work of the school, in particular the recent improvements. Parents value the support provided by the school for students.”
History[edit]
The Cottesloe School has grown rapidly. Work on the dining room and its kitchens were completed in February 2011. A £3m Sports Hall and new classroom block facilities had been created and fully finished by 2016. Leaving a much more spacious facility for the drama students.
Sixth Form[edit]
In 2005 fewer than 70 students attended the Sixth Form but in 2010 there were over 170 on roll. This has impacted on facilities but with the new dining hall in place as of February 2011, more space has been freed up.
Each year there is a Head Boy, Head Girl and Deputies appointed and these help constitute the Sixth Form Committee. Other members include the Head Boy and Head Girl, plus two deputies, from each of the four Houses (Austen, Churchill, Nightingale and Shakespeare).
Specialism[edit]
In September 2006 the school was awarded Specialist Status as an arts college, by the Department for Education and Skills. The specialism is in the Arts, made up of Art and Photography, Drama and English. This was re-designated in July 2011. The specialist schools programme has now ended, however the school continues to offer the Arts as a specialism.
Working with the local community[edit]
The school has worked closely with feeder schools, providing support through its Arts Specialism. As part of their Sixth Form study, students participate in an Enrichment Programme. For the last three years, this has involved students working with MacIntyre School and Carey Lodge, Wing.
