Oakham CofE Primary School

About Oakham CofE Primary School

Oakham CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in Rutland, with a current roll of 231 pupils against a capacity of 315, meaning it operates well below its maximum. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 16.9%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% but still indicates a significant minority of children from less advantaged backgrounds. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 63 applications for just 34 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.85. All 34 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting that while the school is popular, families who put it first are likely to secure a spot. The school is mixed-gender and serves children aged 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision.

Academically, Oakham CofE Primary’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2017 rated it Good overall, with Good marks for early years provision, leadership and management, and overall effectiveness. This was an improvement from its previous inspection in 2015, when it was rated Requires Improvement. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is below the Rutland local authority average of 70%. The school ranks 14th out of 17 primary schools in the county, placing it in the bottom half locally. Average scores in reading (106) and maths (104) are both slightly above the national benchmark of 100, but the proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading (29%) and maths (23%) is modest. No progress scores are available for reading, writing or maths.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a library, playing fields, a gymnasium, sports hall and a chapel, with sports such as athletics, swimming, netball and cricket on offer. Clubs include coding, film club, art club, science club and drama. For children with additional needs, the school provides a SEN unit and support for moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder and other disabilities. With an oversubscription ratio of 1.85, families should apply early and list it as a first preference to maximise their chances. This school suits families who value a Church of England ethos and a broad extracurricular offer, but who are comfortable with academic results that sit below the local average.

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