Casterton College Rutland

A good academy converter school in Rutland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Casterton College Rutland.

Stamford, PE94AT Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
58.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.17
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 72.3%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 September 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ryhall Road
Great Casterton
Stamford, PE94AT
Phone
1780762168
Website
castertoncollege.com/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137340
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Ryhall Road, Great Casterton, Stamford, PE9 4AT
Website
http://castertoncollege.com/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CASTERTON COLLEGE RUTLAND
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
943
Free School Meals
17.1% (161 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.5
English Attainment 8:
9.9
Maths Attainment 8:
9.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.5
Ebacc English:
95.4%
Ebacc Entry:
34.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
92.8%
Ebacc Languages:
63.6%
Ebacc Maths:
95.9%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.17
Progress 8 Range:
-0.03 to 0.37

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.3 (+20.3 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
34.9 (+15.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.8 (+8.3 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.17 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
157
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
943 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ability is Not Fixed"

Aspiration Endeavour Fortitude Perseverance

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Casterton College Rutland. The school, situated near Stamford in Rutland, was founded in 1939. The headteacher emphasizes that ability is not fixed and challenges students to achieve more in both academic learning and personal development, supported by expert teachers, an ambitious curriculum, and a world of opportunity. The school highlights a strong extracurricular and enrichment profile, including arts and sport, and has a history of national recognition for teaching excellence.

Facilities

Large hall with stage (capacity 250) Large sports hall with changing facilities Extensive playing fields Classrooms may be booked in the evening

Curriculum Highlights

An ambitious curriculum that embraces the best research nationally and internationally.

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription criteria for entry September 2025: 1) Looked after children or previously looked after; 2) Children of staff directly employed by Casterton College Rutland; 3) A sibling currently attending the college in Year 7-10; 4) Students living in the catchment villages of Casterton College Rutland; 5) Students living nearest to the college by distance. Notes also cover allowances for UK Services personnel and other Crown Services; waiting list is maintained for the first academic term; appeals are heard via Leicestershire Local Authority independent panel.

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