Cotham School vs E-ACT Montpelier High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 882 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotham School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,654 students
E-ACT Montpelier High School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
859 students
| Measure | Cotham School Bristol, South West | E-ACT Montpelier High School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #123 of 402 | #91 of 402 |
| National rank | #1373 of 4,090 | #1111 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,654 | 859 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,654 | 859 |
| Free school meals | 39.5% | 32.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.8 | 57.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.1% | 61.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.9% | 80.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.85 | 5.14 |
| A level points per entry | 35.1 | 30.5 |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cotham.bristol.sch.uk/ | www.montpschool.org |
The verdict
- •E-ACT Montpelier High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 62.2).
- •Cotham School is the larger school with 1,654 students compared with 859.
- •Cotham School is co-educational and E-ACT Montpelier High School is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cotham School better than E-ACT Montpelier High School?
On the Success Index (England), E-ACT Montpelier High School ranks higher (67.9 vs 62.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cotham School and E-ACT Montpelier High School?
About 882 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cotham School: 1,654. E-ACT Montpelier High School: 859. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cotham School and E-ACT Montpelier High School rank in South West?
Cotham School is 123rd of 402 and E-ACT Montpelier High School is 91st of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).