Oakham CofE Primary School

A good academy converter school in Rutland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Oakham CofE Primary School.

Oakham, LE156GY Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
19 September 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Burley Road
Oakham, LE156GY

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148948
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Burley Road, Oakham, LE15 6GY
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE RUTLAND LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
315 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Peterborough
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
229
Free School Meals
19.2% (44 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
16.2% (37 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
60.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.4 (6.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 106.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
29
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
229 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Humility Fellowship Hope Thankfulness Pride Passion Perseverance Purpose

Oakham CofE Primary School is a Church of England primary school with strong links to All Saints Parish Church Oakham; part of The Diocese of Peterborough; local church partnership informs the school’s Christian ethos and worship.

Head Teacher's Message

A welcoming message from Headteacher Mr Steve Cox emphasising a happy, inclusive, church‑influenced environment with high expectations; highlights strong teaching, community partnership with the church, and a broad, enriching curriculum.

Facilities

Two halls Swimming pool Extensive outdoor space Excellent learning resources

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc phonics (phonics curriculum) Curriculum mapped to National Curriculum with two-year cycle (Cycle B 2025-26) Emphasis on Reading, Writing and Maths as core skills

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

The onsite Ark Nursery provides before and after school care for our children without them even having to leave the building.

SEND Provision

The DSP (Designated Specialist Provision) Learning Habitat, Badgers Habitat, supports pupils with SEND through pathways (Violet, Indigo, Purple, Orange, Pink) tailored to communication, interaction, sensory and developmental needs; three core principles are Communication, Independence, and Wellbeing; pupils have Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and access a thematic curriculum with National Curriculum subjects as appropriate.

Admissions Criteria

Foundation Stage has 30 places; admissions are coordinated by Rutland County Council; in-year admissions handled by The Rutland Learning Trust; national offer date 16 April 2026; application deadlines for 2026-27 include 15 January 2026; contact for admissions inquiries is via Admissions Officer at rltschools.com.

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