Ketton Church of England Primary School
Stamford, PE9 3TE · Rutland · primary school
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2nd 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 2,676 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.0/10 among them, against 8.7/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 36.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ketton Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 36.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.0 out of 10 among them, against 8.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 185 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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
With the similar-intake score slightly below the national average, what specific strategies are used to support pupils in reaching the higher standard? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Ketton Church of England Primary School
Overview
Ketton Church of England Primary School is described as a ‘caring school’ where pupils ‘feel safe and happy’. Leaders have designed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that ensures pupils build on prior learning, resulting in strong achievement in mathematics and writing. The school fosters positive relationships and promotes values such as ‘forgiveness, honesty, kindness and unselfishness’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘well sequenced’ with clear key knowledge and vocabulary, ensuring teachers know ‘what to teach and when’.
- Pupils ‘achieve extremely well in writing’ due to daily handwriting and grammar sessions, alongside ‘precise feedback’ from teachers.
- Phonics provision is ‘well taught’ with a ‘well-planned phonics scheme’, ensuring pupils become ‘confident and fluent readers’.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, allowing them to ‘follow the same curriculum as other pupils’.
- Staff feel ‘well supported by leaders’, who consider workload and well-being, while governors provide ‘effective support and challenge’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils’ behaviour at break and lunchtimes is ‘as good as it is in lessons’, addressing instances of ‘rough play’.
- Leaders should ensure teachers ‘precisely match learning activities to the curriculum’ in all subjects, as some activities are not always well matched to curriculum aims.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’ where staff are well trained and leaders are ‘quick to act if there are any issues’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 92% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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