The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 135
- Capacity
- 38%
- FSM
- 3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rutland
- Trust
- THE RUTLAND LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Megan Lucas
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7BA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Cottesmore Academy's Ofsted rating?
Cottesmore Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cottesmore Academy?
Cottesmore Academy currently has 135 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cottesmore Academy take?
Cottesmore Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cottesmore Academy?
Cottesmore Academy is in Oakham, LE15 7BA, in the Rutland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cottesmore Academy have a sixth form?
No, Cottesmore Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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