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Great Casterton Church of England Primary School

Rutland, PE9 4AUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 8 places
Ranking
#4,221
of 13,686 nationally

About Great Casterton Church of England Primary School

Great Casterton Church of England Primary School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025, though the story of its academic performance is more nuanced than that single label suggests. The school's key metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which sits at 70% — exactly in line with the Rutland local authority average. That places it 10th out of 17 primary schools in the county, a solidly mid-table position. Digging deeper, the school's reading scores are notably strong: pupils achieved an average scaled score of 108, with 50% reaching the higher standard, compared with 20% in maths and just 10% in writing. The early years provision remains Outstanding, a grade it has held since its previous inspection in 2016, when the school as a whole was rated Outstanding. The current inspection judged behaviour, personal development, leadership and the quality of education all as Good, suggesting a school that has settled into consistent, reliable performance rather than chasing top-tier results.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPickworth Road, Stamford, Rutland, PE9 4AU
HeadteacherSally Gooding
Local AuthorityRutland
Number of Pupils91
Free School Meals (FSM)16.5%
School Capacity91 / 105 (87% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Great Casterton Church of England Primary School

Great Casterton Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.