Catmose College
93%
Capacity
1,121
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Catmose College
Catmose College is the top-performing secondary school in Rutland, ranking first out of three schools of its type in the local authority. Its Progress 8 score of 0.5 places it well above the national average and significantly ahead of its nearest local peers, Casterton College Rutland (0.17) and Uppingham Community College (-0.25). The school is the only secondary in Rutland rated Outstanding by Ofsted, a grade it has held across both its most recent inspections, the latest of which took place in March 2024. With 1,121 pupils on a capacity of 1,200, it is a large school that is clearly in demand. Oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, Catmose received 445 applications for 233 places, with 227 offers going to first-preference applicants out of 265 who put it top of their list. The school serves a relatively mixed intake, with 13.9 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, and operates without a sixth form, catering only for students aged 11 to 16.
Academically, Catmose College delivers strong outcomes across the board. Its Attainment 8 score of 52.4 is solid, but the real standout is its Progress 8 score of 0.5, which is well above the national average and far exceeds the Rutland local authority average of 0.14. This means pupils at Catmose make significantly more progress than similar students nationally. The school’s EBacc entry rate is 48 per cent, with 34.8 per cent of pupils achieving a grade 4 or above in English and maths alongside the EBacc, and 23 per cent achieving a grade 5 or above. The basics measure shows 76 per cent of pupils secured a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, and 56.4 per cent reached the higher grade 5 threshold. Ofsted’s 2024 inspection awarded top marks across every category, including Outstanding for quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management, reflecting a consistently high standard of teaching and pastoral care.
The school offers a wide range of facilities, including a swimming pool, theatre, sports hall, astro turf, science labs, music rooms, and art studios, alongside a gymnasium and sixth form centre, though it does not run a sixth form itself. Sports provision includes hockey, football, athletics, gymnastics, martial arts, basketball, and rounders, while extracurricular clubs cover orchestra, choir, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, science club, and gardening. Catmose has a broad SEND offer, supporting students with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties. This combination of strong academic progress, a full facilities list, and comprehensive SEND support makes Catmose College a strong fit for families in Rutland seeking a high-performing, well-resourced secondary school that pushes pupils to exceed expectations.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Huntsmans Drive, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RP |
| Headteacher | Stuart Williams |
| Local Authority | Rutland |
| Number of Pupils | 1,121 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.9% |
| School Capacity | 1,121 / 1,200 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.50)
494th of 3,141
Nationally
24th of 273
In East Midlands
1st of 3
In Rutland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2353%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 202 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)53%
- FE college26%
- Apprenticeship7%
- Employment4%
- Not sustained3%
- Sixth form college2%
96% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed233
445
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
265 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British87.1%
- Mixed4.2%
- White (other)3.0%
- Asian2.0%
- Black0.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
4
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Huntsmans Drive, Oakham
Rutland, LE15 6RP
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