In accordance with the Department for Education’s School Admissions Code, Admission Authorities are required to consult on their admission arrangements at least once every seven years, even if no changes are being proposed.

As The Cotswold School last held a full consultation seven years ago, we are now opening our statutory public consultation for the 2028/29 academic year.

Please note that The Cotswold School is proposing no changes to its existing admission policy, oversubscription criteria, or Published Admission Number (PAN). This consultation is a formal requirement to ensure compliance with national guidelines.

Consultation Period Friday 9^th October to Friday 20^th November 2026

The policy can be read:  HERE

How to Provide Feedback: If you wish to comment on the policy, please submit by 12 noon, Friday 20^th November.

• Email: clerk@thecotswoldschool.co.uk with the subject line ‘Admissions Consultation; or
• Post: The Cotswold School, Station Road, Bourton on the Water, GL43 2BD, addressed to the Clerk to Governors.