St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School
Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8JR · Rutland · primary school
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12th 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 3,535 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 167 pupils against a stated capacity of 220. 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 does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where the motto ‘Let your light shine’ is ‘lived out by pupils and staff’, creating a ‘real family feel’. Pupils are ‘happy to be part of such a special place’, with parents being ‘overwhelmingly positive’ about the provision. The inspection found that the quality of education, behaviour, and personal development are all rated as Good.
Strengths
- Staff have devised a ‘rich and engaging curriculum’ with ‘good subject knowledge’, explaining clearly what pupils need to learn.
- Phonics is taught ‘consistently through the school’, with support in place to ensure pupils ‘catch up if they fall behind’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well catered for’, with additional adults helping them learn the same curriculum.
- Pupils ‘behave extremely well’, showing respect and support for one another, while older pupils gently remind younger ones how to sit and listen.
- Children in the early years make a ‘positive start to school’, enjoying ‘well-planned activities’ and developing necessary skills through staff interactions.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the ‘important knowledge and skills pupils need to know and remember are not clearly defined’, leading to inconsistent long-term recall.
- The school has not ensured ‘consistent and effective opportunities to check how well the curriculum is being implemented’ in some subjects, particularly regarding support for pupils with SEND.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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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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