Empingham Church of England Primary School
Oakham, LE15 8PQ · Rutland · primary school
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16th 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 3,837 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4/10 among them, against 1.2/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| 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.
Empingham Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4 out of 10 among them, against 1.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 57 pupils against a stated capacity of 103. 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 national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific interventions are in place for the 0.0% who reached the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these attainment gaps?
What Ofsted said about Empingham Church of England Primary School
Overview
Empingham Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a ‘happy village school’ where pupils thrive because they are ‘known as individuals’. Leaders have established a culture of high expectations and an ambitious curriculum, fostering positive relationships and a strong sense of community.
Strengths
- Staff show ‘high levels of care’ and get to know each child well, creating a positive ‘family feel’ that parents appreciate.
- The curriculum is ‘broad and engaging’, with careful consideration given to the key knowledge pupils need to know and remember.
- Pupils behave well, are kind to one another, and are ‘active participants in their learning’ in calm, purposeful classrooms.
- Early years provision gives children a ‘strong foundation’ for later learning, with a strong emphasis on phonics and personal development.
- The school is inclusive, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective support to access the same curriculum as their peers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must continue to refine curriculum plans for all subjects to ensure they ‘precisely identify the key knowledge’ pupils must know, as some plans currently expect pupils to remember too much content.
- Leaders must ensure teachers consistently adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of all pupils, as some learning activities do not currently maximise learning opportunities.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear policies, regular staff training, and a system where staff take pupils’ worries seriously and ensure families receive necessary help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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.
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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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