Catmose Primary
Oakham, LE15 6SH · Rutland · primary school
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13th of 17 primary schools in Rutland we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,383 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Catmose Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Choir, Forest School, Outdoor Library, and Story Corner. Sports include football, netball, gymnastics, dance, rounders, athletics, Kwik Cricket, and cross-country. LAMDA provides arts and music training, and an outdoor adventure residential visit is offered. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the 50.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Catmose Primary
Overview
Catmose Primary is described as a "happy and welcoming place" where leaders have established a "calm and orderly environment." The inspection confirms that the school continues to be good, with pupils enjoying learning and demonstrating positive relationships with staff.
Strengths
- Teachers hold "high expectations of pupils," who are "polite and respectful" and take pride in their contributions to school and community life.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with particular praise for science lessons where pupils use "precise scientific vocabulary" and reading instruction where books "match the sounds they have learned."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported" through robust identification processes and adapted curricula.
- Children in Reception "settle well to routines" and develop a "strong understanding of mathematics," preparing them effectively for the next stage of learning.
- There is a strong culture of staff collaboration, with one staff member noting they "love the sense of family within the school."
Areas to improve
- In "a few foundation subjects," the curriculum does not "identify, with precision, the key knowledge that pupils need to learn," causing some pupils to struggle with recall. Leaders should refine curriculum thinking in these areas.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting a "strong safeguarding culture" where staff receive regular training and leaders maintain "robust and clear safeguarding records."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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