Cottesmore Academy
Oakham, LE15 7BA · Rutland · primary school
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15th 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 2,075 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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% | 0.77 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cottesmore Academy 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 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Little Heroes club, Young Governors, The Secret Book Club, and the D.A.R.E award. Year 4 attends a Hilltop Residential trip, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 126 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in reading or maths? How does the school maintain engagement for pupils during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Cottesmore Academy
Overview
Pupils are proud of their school and embrace its ‘EPIC’ values, feeling safe and valued within a supportive community. Leaders have built a well-sequenced curriculum that encourages careful investigation and precise vocabulary, resulting in high expectations for learning and behaviour. The school provides extensive support for pupils affected by military deployment, ensuring they manage their emotions effectively.
Strengths
- Pupils treat each other and adults with respect, and staff resolve unkindness quickly.
- The curriculum is well-structured, with teachers revisiting and checking knowledge to plan next steps effectively.
- Reading is central to the curriculum; staff teach early reading well, and pupils read often with enjoyment.
- The mathematics curriculum is well-planned, enabling pupils to build knowledge step by step and feel successful.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve well due to close collaboration between staff and external agencies.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum does not clearly identify the most important knowledge pupils need to know at each stage.
- Some subject leaders have not rigorously monitored curriculum implementation, meaning they lack a fully rounded view of pupil acquisition.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture, frequent staff training, and robust procedures to ensure all adults are suitable to work in school.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 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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