Edith Weston Academy
Oakham, LE15 8HQ · Rutland · primary school
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17th of 17 primary schools in Rutland we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.4/10 against 3,670 of them, against 0.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Edith Weston Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 57 pupils against a stated capacity of 189. 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 who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school plan to improve attainment in the coming year?
What Ofsted said about Edith Weston Academy
Overview
Edith Weston Academy is described as a "happy and welcoming school" where leaders have created an "inclusive environment" focused on nurture and care. The inspection confirms that the school continues to be good, with pupils demonstrating positive values such as "friendship, curiosity, courage and kindness."
Strengths
- Staff know pupils well and foster a supportive culture where bullying "rarely happens" and is dealt with effectively when it does.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well, studying the same curriculum as their peers with effective assistance from teaching assistants.
- The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including weekly swimming lessons for all pupils and clubs such as gymnastics and dance.
- The nursery provision is held in "high regard" by parents, with staff encouraging children to be inquisitive and develop communication skills.
- Staff feel valued as part of a team and appreciate the support provided for their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers set activities that precisely match pupils’ current understanding to help them "know and remember more over time."
- Leaders need to embed a "clear streamlined process" to allow for sharper analysis of behaviour incidents and trends, as current systems do not provide a clear picture.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained and reporting systems in place, although leaders are currently embedding a new system to improve the detail of records.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 25% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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
—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
- 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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