"Cottesmore Academy is an incredible school with a leadership team and full staff group of people who care deeply and will always do their best for the children."

Parent, June 2025

"One thing the school does incredibly well is allow my child to truly be himself, his wonderfully weird, creative self. Instead of trying to change him, the school embraces who he is, and because of that, the positive change we’ve seen in him has been amazing. The teaching staff have created a safe and supportive environment for him. As a result, I’ve seen a level of confidence in him that he’s never shown before. Credit to the teachers, my child’s confidence has grown in ways we never expected, and it’s been such a joy to watch him thrive."

Parent, June 2025

"Cottesmore Academy is incredibly inclusive. They are great at finding the gaps in the children’s learning and building on this. Boosting the children is at the core of the school and both my children have become more confident and sure of themselves because of this. During my children’s time at school, it is evident that the children are cared about as a whole child not just their academic achievements.”

Parent, March 2022

"The teaching is super hot. We are talking about margins of excellence here."

Tom Sherrington and John Tomsett, Authors and Educational consultants, March 2022

"I am over-awed in the changes and progress in school, not just the environment but in teaching and learning."

                               School Improvement Lead for Rutland County Council, May 2019

"The teachers are exceptional at managing the children's emotional needs in such a calm and understanding way. Very impressive!"

                                  Education Inclusion Partnership Coordinator, September 2020

"The transformation is outstanding, particularly with the children's learning behaviours!"

                            Head of Learning and Skills for Rutland County Council, June 2019

"After visiting Cottesmore Academy recently, I must say that I am not surprised that you are making a difference to the pupils you teach and just wanted to say well done to you all at school."

                                    School Improvement Lead, Rutland County Council, July 2019 

"What an amazing team and I will tell people with pride that both my children have been educated at Cottesmore Academy. Best of luck in the future and keep doing what you do as it works amazingly!"                                                                                                                                                                                          

Parent, October 2020

"The staff are brilliant. They’re all working so hard and my child is doing well with their help. I really appreciate everything they are doing"

Parent, February 2021