The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.9
9.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
18.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
44%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 202 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,121
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 13.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Rutland
- Trust
- RUTLAND AND DISTRICT SCHOOLS' FEDERATION
- Head
- Principal Stuart Williams (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Huntsmans Drive, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCatmose College
Secondary · Very close
Harington School
16 plus · Very close
Brooke Priory School
Independent · 408m away
Catmose Primary
Primary · 708m away
Oakham School
Independent · 724m away
The Parks School
Special school · 988m away
The Shires at Oakham
Independent · 1.1km away
Oakham CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Catmose College a selective school?
No. Catmose College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Catmose College's Ofsted rating?
Catmose College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Catmose College?
Catmose College currently has 1,121 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Catmose College take?
Catmose College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Catmose College?
Catmose College is in Oakham, LE15 6RP, in the Rutland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Catmose College have a sixth form?
No, Catmose College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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