Catmose College
Oakham, LE15 6RP · Rutland · secondary school
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1st of 3 secondary schools in Rutland we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 685 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8/10 among them, against 7.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 50.0 · 62 | 30% | 1.87 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.5 · 84 | 25% | 2.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.7 · 69 | 10% | 0.69 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Catmose College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.5 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.0 out of 10 among them, against 8.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Bhangra and Zumba dancing, Senior Orchestra, Choir, Jazz Band, and Flute ensemble. Sports include football, basketball, and cross country. Arts activities feature drama clubs, a Dance Showcase, and LAMDA. Trips include visits to France, skiing, expeditions to Sumatra, a John Clare trip to Helpston, a Year 8 visit to a Cathedral, Mosque, and Gurdwara, and bushcraft.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,153 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How many places are there in the entry year, and how many families applied last year?
What Ofsted said about Catmose College
Overview
Catmose College provides a “remarkable and broad education” where pupils “thrive and achieve very well.” The inspection found that the school delivers an “extremely ambitious” curriculum supported by “passionate and inspirational staff,” resulting in “exemplary” behaviour and high-quality learning outcomes for all students.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “extremely ambitious,” with expert staff designing detailed plans that ensure pupils gain “ever deeper understanding” and retain knowledge effectively.
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” with pupils demonstrating “consistently respectful attitudes” and a culture where bullying and discrimination are not tolerated.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” featuring a “well-planned tutorial and assembly programme” and an “expansive” careers programme that leaves pupils “very well informed” about future choices.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “very effectively supported,” accessing the same ambitious curriculum as their peers and achieving “very well.”
- Staff are “very well supported” to develop expertise and manage workload, fostering a positive environment where they are “proud to work at this school.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.4 |
| 2024/25 | 52.9 |
| 2025/26 | 49.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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