Schools in Cottingham, Yorkshire and the Humber (2025)
6 schools · 1,985 students · 5 local authority, 1 academy · median Pupils on roll 329.
Cottingham, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 6 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 1,985 students. By level there are 5 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 5 local authority, 1 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Cottingham's schools is 329, above the Yorkshire and the Humber median of 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
5 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (82.6, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by Westfield Primary School (58.5, top 50% of primary schools nationally), and Cottingham High School (49.0, top 50% of secondary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Cottingham High School (826 students), Westfield Primary School (450 students), Hallgate Primary School Cottingham (329 students).
Ranked schools in Cottingham
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 183Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolCottingham · Local authority Primary100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 86 students
- 259Westfield Primary SchoolCottingham · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 450 students
- 349Cottingham High SchoolCottingham · Academy Secondary45.2 Attainment 8 · 826 students
- 445Hallgate Primary School CottinghamCottingham · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 329 students
- 541Bacon Garth Primary SchoolCottingham · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 235 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Cottingham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 82.6 Top 25% | 100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86 |
| 2 | Westfield Primary School Cottingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 58.5 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 450 |
| 3 | Cottingham High School Cottingham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 49.0 Top 50% | 45.2 Attainment 8 | 826 |
| 4 | Hallgate Primary School Cottingham Cottingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 44.6 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 329 |
| 5 | Bacon Garth Primary School Cottingham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 40.8 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 235 |
Other schools in Cottingham
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Cottingham side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Cottingham?
Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Cottingham with a Success Index (England) of 82.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Cottingham?
Cottingham has 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) educating 1,985 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Cottingham?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Cottingham is 329. Number of pupils in the latest school census.