Cothill has been commended in the Small Independent School category at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2026, recognising the school’s distinctive approach to education for children aged 7 to 13.
At Cothill, size really is their superpower, allowing every child to be truly known. With an average class size of just 13, teachers are able to build a deep understanding of each child, shaping bespoke academic pathways that stretch and support pupils according to their individual strengths and interests. This personalised approach has consistently helped Cothill children go on to secure places at some of the country’s top senior schools including Eton, Radley & Harrow.
The commendation reflects the strength of a community where relationships, not numbers, define the experience, where every child is known, encouraged, and given the confidence to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
The Independent Schools of the Year Awards celebrate excellence across the UK’s independent education sector, with entries judged by an independent panel on the impact and quality of what schools deliver for their pupils and families. Being commended places Cothill among a select group of schools recognised for outstanding achievement in this category.
Cothill will now wait to hear whether it progresses to the finals, with results due in September